WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR APRIL 2017
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Tentatively popping up to say.. I'm so glad I checked out the MFP forums... and that I found this thread!
I'm having some health problems. A very long story, but, let me just say I'm on big ole' doses of prednisone (a steroid). My weight, appetite and energy level all hit bottom at once! The condition being treated... also contributing a bit.
I keep looking at all the "strikes" against me, and I'm not going to enumerate them any more. I'm going to focus on what I have going for me!
1) Genetics! I come from an entirely normal/underweight genetic family. Until menopause I was almost always a normal weight.
2) Access to healthy food! And, for the most part, it's my preference!
3) I live in a day and age where there are innumerable tools available to me electronically and locally!
4) Nothing in my current medical status would prevent me from some mobility and the thought that I can look forward to good healing.
Goals for the day. Log everything. And touch base with others.5 -
Meg,Sorry about your beloved Benny Beagle.It's never easy.
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Hi Gals,
Trying to stay current and have to run to a meeting! But am caught up.
Karen virginia – this is the same cookie over and over again.. and she’s paying me!
Smiles
Kim from N. California
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hi everyone. Glad to find other 50ish ladies. I'm 55. Been using MFP for years on and off, but have been dedicated for the last 50ish days and lost 20 pounds. I'd like to lose at least 40 more.
Diana from Massachusetts7 -
Meg, have been thinking about you today.
I will have to see if I have a picture on my computer of siblings. I know I have one on my iPad but it is posted under that weird name.
Well our gutters are off. It sure makes the house looks weird. Plus it looks so dirty underneath. We knew that the was a bird that frequented the gutter over the garage. The end cap had a small opening and birds always seemed to find a way to get in. So when they took the gutter off, there was a very mishapened nest. It had 5 little blue eggs in it. It is now sitting on the ground by the garage. I know we should just throw it away. I have seen so many videos of Mom's who have lost their child and I think of poor Momma bird. The shape of the nest is so strange. I am so used to seeing what they look like in a tree.
Last Saturday was hard on me, getting up early and getting back late. With my MS, I just don't take trips like that well. Back in the days I just would have slept in Sunday morning and usually into the afternoon. So this morning they were out at 8 AM taking gutters off and there is no way to sleep during that. So I went back to bed at 9 AM and got up at 3PM!!!!! Hope I can get to sleep tonight and they will be out tomorrow at 8 to powerwash. As you can tell, I am not a morning person at all.
Well I got us on here I just thought it would be on the bottom of my post. I am the one closest to the door, then Paul my younger brother. We call him our big brother, one reason is that he is the tallest the other is that after Dad died he took on that role. He is a minister and was a chaplain in a hospice. Then there is John, the baby. He was 20 years on a nuclear sub, very intelligent, and finally my sister Norma. She lives here in town with me. She is the one with all the orthopedic and cancer problems. I used to be the shortest in the family. Both Norma and John have shrunk.
Joyce, Indiana2 -
Hey Peeps,
Everyone has been busy on here! First off, welcome Newbies and Returnees and everybody! You spring flowers are popping out all over the place!
Thanks to all who have posted sibling photos and I hope to see more! Pip, thanks for kicking us off onto it. I have another photo around here (not sure where) with my siblings (showing the reverse height) taken about ten years ago at my mom’s funeral. Mom is also in the picture. It is a tradition in our family that photos are taken of the deceased at the funeral.
Lisa, cute sibling photo with that snowman. Where was it taken?
Leigh, how nice to be able to walk outside and attend the tulip festival. Did you get any pottery? Hand-made dishes, bowls and plates are hard for me to resist.
Beth, I just looked up pes anserine bursitis. The description sounds like what I had…. I feel like emailing this to my ortho doc who just shrugged his shoulders when I wanted him to suggest a diagnosis – since it wasn’t structural -needed surgery- he left the room and went on to the next patient.
Happy to say it’s gotten much better – still a little pain but a fraction of what it was. Did your doc tell you to do anything – heat, ice, PT?
Karen from VA, grandson is a cutie and I want his hair. Actually, when mine was shorter many years ago, it had its own similar style. I used gobs of “dippity do” to try to keep it all going in one direction. Those booties are super cute! I have felt someplace around here and am tempted to give it a try – I’ll look online for a pattern. Yes, I’ll be 66 this fall…. yikes! Don’t feel that old (most of the time) but it’s shocking when I see myself in a store window reflection and think that’s my mom looking back at me! Thanks for the kind words – I am not photogenic whatsoever – huge nose with a curve – that photo I have with my login was taken for my job ID – it was a fluke I can assure you.
Joyce and Lenora and others who shared, I enjoyed reading about your kids (and grandkids) and their college. I’m reminded of when I was that age and how I quit/went back/ changed majors/ changed colleges, ended up with a degree I never really used (sociology) but I think it did give me an edge in some jobs.
Michele and Sarah, congratulations on the planks! WOW! I wonder how many gals in their 20’s and 30’s could do that? I’m betting not many!
Heather, sorry you sent the kettle back. Was hoping it would work out OK for you. Hairy Biker’s Spanish Style Chicken Bake recipe looked great! I don’t have any chorizo but do have some wonderful Italian sausage in the freezer so will keep the recipe handy. Loved the photo of you and your brother!
Pam in Adelaide, you continue to inspire me with your steps. I am curious about your scooter and how you’ll incorporate that in your walk. Sounds like fun and good exercise!
Katla – hooray on the raccoon damage being repaired and getting your heating duct fixed up. I am hoping now it's done, maybe warm weather appear so you won’t need to use it, lol. Come on spring! What does it take around here??? When we sold the farmhouse, some of the ductwork in our crawl space needed to be wrapped with insulation per the home inspector…I think the clearance under that old house must have been 18”. We got a small statured friend who wasn't claustrophic to do the job.
Margaret, did those flowers smell as beautiful as they look? Thanks for sharing!
DJ – it’s the pits about your bathroom faucet – things just don’t last. Used to be getting 30 years or more out of plumbing fixtures was the norm. But, exciting your friend will be here! Your cruise is just around the corner!
Ginger, you vacuuming so DH doesn’t nap – I nearly spit my coffee onto the laptop! My DH tries so hard to stay awake during the day so he can sleep at night. I refuse to vacuum unless he is out of the house for an extended period of time, otherwise it seems he’s “taken” by a nap just when I was planning to drag the thing out. He needs his sleep so I am a nice girl.
Tracie in Green Bay – sad you are losing your boss/mentor/friend. That combination is often hard to fine – I like to think our friends are a reflection of ourselves. Hope the Epic training goes well for you.
Becca, fabulous photos! Thank you, they were welcome on this overcast day. That bike is too much! I wonder if folks really ride it?
Pip, I hope there nothing wrong with Bullwinkle.
Meg, so sorry to hear about your beagle. DH and I raised several litters of beagles when we were first married – the cutest puppies ever and they were the most lovable dogs. Benny is off chasing rabbits with Trooper and Scout - they are working on perfecting their beagle "songs". Hoping things go well in the DH situation.
Lots more I want to comment on but will give you all a break! This is already an epistle!!!!
DH mowed the lawn today and I broadcast some clover and yarrow seed in the lawn - with rain forecast the next few days (broken record, isn't it?) hopefully some will sprout.
Have a great evening all. We're in the middle of Season 4 of the Father Brown mysteries. Love it!!
Lanette
SW WA State2 -
I'm dragging so badly today. Then I remembered - I fell asleep without my CPAP mask. It's rare for me to forget. I was in bed all cozy with Netflix on my iPad. Dozed off during an episode of Midsomer Murders. I've tried gathering energy today... but it was short bursts. No exercise for me. Headed to bed early. I'll get some exercise tomorrow. Taking a friend to the VA Medical Center tomorrow for his appointment and then to run a few errands. His father passed away this morning and he needs to go by the nursing home and funeral home. Thank God the funeral is prepaid and pre-arranged. He is still recovering from 2 brain surgeries - infection from an abscessed tooth traveled to his brain Dec 2015.
-- Ginger in Texas2 -
Here I am with my little sister on board the USCG Cutter, Bramble, in Boston--taken around 1950
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Meg: Profound sympathy on Benny's passing. Holding good thoughts for your DH's court hearing. Please take care of yourself.
Got back from Reno this AM, and by some miracle my body woke up just in time to make the 5:30 AM flight sans alarm. Seems I botched the setting on my phone, and after a long work day, followed by a long late dinner, I was in heavy sleep mode when mother nature decided I needed to take a leak. Whew! Makes for long day, but at least I'm home again. Staying in a casino hotel is the pits for someone like me who doesn't drink, gamble and hates the smell of cigarettes. Ironic that in a town where everything stays open 24 hours, the lovely hotel gym/spa closed at 8 pm. I would have liked getting into the jacuzzi before bed ... wah!
I took a side trip to the old kitchy western town of Virginia City. Remember the western tv series Bonanza? Yep, that Virginia City. I found the Mark Twain museum interesting, but the high point was the windy drive up the mountain where you can see incredible vistas, and there were wild horses grazing by the side of the road. So majestic. A first for me, so just had to pull over and snap a picture from the car.
Exhausted now. Heading to bed early. Sending energy to all of you with health issues. Everyone else, stay well. We can do this.
Rori
Colorado Foothills
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Well hello my fine ladies!
So today we were able to get to Astoria's food bank. I rec'd tuna, salmon canned, asparagus, naan bread, white beans, a tub of that multi layered nacho dip, large box of wheat thins, cereal just for starters! We then went to the grocery store and bought stuff to fill the gaps. $90 worth, but I was able to get 37 items, not bad!
I sent son an email thanking him, and told him that we appreciated his caring gesture.
Rec'd an invite to our yearly dinner put on by the local Masonic Lodge. They honor the high school kids that are on the honor roll. Son has been attending since his Freshman year, with one of the Mason brothers being his mentor. His freshman year we met him, wearing a green Tweed suit with vest, and his name is Sean Morgan. So over the years son and I have had fun saying his name like the leprechaun in the Lucky Charms commercial! The amazing thing is all the scholarships they give out! And these are for each year they attend college. I doubt my son shall be recognized, because he is going into the Navy. They also are big on the student being well rounded in community volunteering, etc, which my son hasn't done. They do give out a beautiful award though! Its held in the auditorium, and the servers are kids that are in detention! Thought that was always strange.
Well be good ladies!
Love ya
Becca
Oregon6 -
Well, the opening of the pool has started. Covers off, cleaned and put away, furniture out, pump primed, sensors in place, most of the leaves out of the pool. Yes, we have more work to do...but it's started....yaaaaa Had a little hiccup with the pump, one of the valves is broken. Vince has ordered a new part so for right now we just can't go from the spa to the pool, but that should be taken care of in a few days.
Every time we start to open the pool, there is a bee that is always by the detached garage. Actually, there were a few other bees. Don't bother us, just annoying
Hey Nancy. I'm originally from NJ, too but really like our condo in FL
Beautiful flowers. How I wish I had more than a brown thumb
USLeggs - welcome! Love your pic
tomorrow we have the Newcomer general meeting. Then at night ceramics. Right now I'll finish my butterfly and I'm working on my ant
Angie - welcome. Keep thinking positively that you WILL reach Onderland.
feeeeline and Diana - we're so glad you're with us
Rori - the gym closed at 8?????? Thanks for sharing your experience in Virginia City with us.
Michele in NC
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Just marking my place.
Hugs to everyone
Paula Y.3 -
quick note to mark my place, and tell my evening success... I recently joined a woman's club and their meetings are at a local mexican food place; the first time I went I ate at home not knowing that folks got dinner there, the second time I picked a meal carefully (web page for calories) and the calories were fine, but the meal was horrible and cost $16 for yuck. So this time I channelled my inner Barbie and ate first and ordered ice tea, no one minded or even said anything. So I've got this for the rest of the meetings - a good meal at home and then tea or coffee there....
smiles Kim8 -
Still around. Currently watching two grandchildren while their mama (my youngest daughter) is at the hospital in labor with their third. This will be grandbaby #13. #12 was born 5 weeks ago so I've been around this block just recently.
Marcelyn
drumming her fingers in Houston waiting on a baby4 -
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My youngest brother, Frank, sister Beverley and Me. I think my older brother, Mel, might have taken the photo2
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Looks like I lost my post when I tried to edit it.
Sarah - I grew up on the farm in Grassy Lake, Alberta.
I am too tired to retype my post.
tomorrow
-Sharon in Lethbridge.2 -
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Love the sibling photos!
Lanette: We were in Montana when the pic with the snowman was taken.
A little family history, skip if you're bored: My father was contracted to sandblast and repaint the missile sites all over North Dakota and Montana from 1956 to 1965. I was born in North Dakota in April 1960, though we only lived in Minot for a month after I was born. My little sister was born in Billings, Montana, in August 1962 for that reason. During the winters, the family lived in Texas, and then back up for spring, summer and fall, to the northern tier.The dark-haired brother in that pic, the smaller of the two brothers, was born in Texas in 1958, as he was a February baby. The pic would have been taken just before we left Montana for good, because as soon as the snow started flying, we'd be headed south. We settled in rural East Texas, near Nacogdoches (both my parents were from the area) in 1966, and I went through school there from first to 12th. I've never lived anywhere else for longer than eight years, before or since.
Today's press day of my next-to-last paper... though I did say I'd go in tomorrow and give an assist with the special section we're putting together. My replacement came in for training yesterday and just jumped in and did really well. I was worried last week--but her calm and placid attitude covers someone who is super bright, very focused, and extremely capable. Such a pleasure to train someone who gets it!
Corey's off to physical therapy in town today, one of the few times he's gone without me. Will try not to worry--his wrist is getting better by leaps and bounds. They're saying there will be some permanent restriction, but making no prediction yet in terms of percentage of recovery. Should no more in a month when they X-ray him again.
Wind's howling, my second cup of coffee is ready, and I'm taking it with me to work. Love y'all!
Lisa in West Texas4 -
Morning Ladies~ been up since 3:30 am and will be working 8-6 today.. have to get a grocery list together for tomorrow am..3
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Good morning
Michele Great plank girl! And opening the pool, yeah summer is on!
Katia it is very unsettling with house renos, hope everything gets finished soon and you can relax
Welcome Angie, Nancy, USleggs, Feeeeline, Diana this is a warm, supportive group
Yvonne Way to get your workout in despite the heat. Wish we had some heat here!
Heather I understand how you would feel to lose your yoga instructor, I would hate to find a new trainer
Margaret I can smell the flowers from your beautiful pic
DJ Good luck with all your cleaning up. I love getting stuff out of my house. The problem is I keep bringing more in lol!
Ginger You are just the bomb when it comes to tracking!!
Karen The booties are SO cute!
Joyce It is so nice to put a face to you! And take good care of yourself
Rori What an ordeal, glad you are home and what a beautiful pic of the wild horses. There is something magical about them.
Kim Great planning for success in the restaurant.
Marcelyn How blessed you are with 13 grand babies!
So here is my sibling pic. I am the youngest. My brother sitting up is Ed and the goofball laying down is my eldest brother Jon. We don't see each other often as we are spread all over the globe. This was from 2 years ago.
Have a great day, we are doing this thing!!
Sarah
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Hi everyone, recently restarted with a new determination and attitude - this isn't a diet it's a lifestyle choice.
Goals for April:
1. Stick to the healthy eating during the week and allowing a social evening without limits at the weekend
2. Cycling for at least 30 mins a day - I'll get to that picnic spot I have my eye on by the summer
3. Lose 8-10 lbs
4. Get all of that paperwork which is taunting me done on time
Good luck and happy Wednesday everyone!
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Ugh! Second day in a row that I lost my post! Happy Wednesday! xoxoxo KJ3
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Good morning! The sun is trying to peak thru the clouds this morning here in Hot Springs, Ar.
Have a great Wednesday and stick to your goals!
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Happy Wednesday!
DH and I are thinking about a little road trip, spur of the moment for this weekend. But I'm planning to fit in exercise and clean eating so I don't get sidetracked.
Still chipping away at my spring cleaning list, today I tackle the grout in the kitchen, lucky me!
NYKAREN6 -
Almost ready to take the darling doggies on a walk in the drizzle. We are blessed with good coats and a good attitude so we'll be able to walk for about two hours. Barbie in beautiful NW Washington 5 -
Good Morning Everyone! I am new to this group. I will be turning 51 this June and I am trying to stick with my new healthy lifestyle change. I need some support from like minded people. I struggle sometimes with staying on track.8
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Lanette yes they smelled wonderful they had Easter Lilies, Hyacinth, gardenias. Wonderful...3
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Did 50 min Peak 10 DVD today. The plan for tomorrow is to do Micah Hudson's Quick Fix DVD
Welcome Edyslater. You've come to a great group for support.
Have a Newcomer general meeting this morning.
Gotta run
Michele in NC
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Thanks to all of you who shared your sibling photos!
Margaret ~ Beautiful flowers.
Karen ~ Baby Shoes and Grandson are so cute!
Got my first injection in my knee yesterday. After the cortisone shot in February I was pain free for 6 wks. Then we had the bad storm day last week and my knee went back to pain, pain, pain. Hoping the injections help.
Carol in GA2
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