WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR APRIL 2017

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  • pitegny
    pitegny Posts: 1,006 Member
    Lanette: Great that your BP is going down!

    Jimilyn: Teaching is definitely one of the hardest professions; glad that you found MFP and this group. It is a very supportive place to be.

    Happy Easter to all who celebrate! My youngest came home yesterday for a week, so I am really happy. He texted me from the train to ask me to have chicken soup ready as he just came down with a cold.
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,183 Member
    My computer is in the hands of the tech guy getting new Quick Books software. I am so excited. He said it could take 48 hours but called after I turned off my phone last night to tell me that I can pick it up this morning. So I used my phone to read posts this morning. Now I am off to walk the dogs
    <3 Barbie
  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,502 Member
    Did 1 hr of the 15 minute Boot Camp DVD. The plan for tomorrow is to do some training games on the Wii.

    I probably won't be logging today since we're going to have our Easter dinner today. I will try to make good choices -- but no guarantees. Back to business tomorrow.

    Heather - so sorry you had such a bad night

    Sharon - hope you feel better fast

    Michele in NC
  • lhannon062709
    lhannon062709 Posts: 1,140 Member
    Meg - thinking of you. Hoping for the best...

    Down in the Hill Country of Texas to look at pre-owned RVs, enjoying the misty weather--my desert-parched skin is drinking in every drop. Probably won't buy one, but fun to do anyway.

    I usually only drink two 16-oz cups, but love gas station coffee, and just finished my second 24-oz coffee since 4:30 a.m. If you've never been to a Buc-ees, you've missed out. Hard to explain, easy to enjoy.

    If it were sunny, the sun would be up now... sitting on the hotel patio, just enjoying myself on this mini, spur-of-the-moment vacation. Time to take some coffee up to the man.


    Love the pics,
    Love y'all,
    Lisa in West Texas
  • margaretturk
    margaretturk Posts: 5,246 Member
    Loving all the photos.

    Heather sorry about the leg issues. I have then too so I know what a pain they can be. No pun intended.

    :heart: Margaret
  • klanders30
    klanders30 Posts: 2,569 Member
    Lisa spur of the moment get a ways are my favorite--gas station coffee.....well at least it's hot :|

    Running errands with DH. Walked my feet off at the international car show yesterday, got the wants for a new car but won't be a possibility for another year, fun to get in and out of fancy new cars, though.

    Hey, anybody heard from Rita I guess she is on the road full time RV-ING!!

    Have a lovely day everyone.

    NYKAREN
  • csofled
    csofled Posts: 3,022 Member
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  • csofled
    csofled Posts: 3,022 Member
    lhannon062709 wrote: »
    I usually only drink two 16-oz cups, but love gas station coffee, and just finished my second 24-oz coffee since 4:30 a.m. If you've never been to a Buc-ees, you've missed out. Hard to explain, easy to enjoy.
    Love the pics,
    Love y'all,
    Lisa in West Texas

    Experienced our first Buc-ees last month! Oh my goodness!

    Cheri
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,069 Member
    Morning Ladies~
    just got back from feeding dfil he was very chatty today...
    Gorgeous weekend here, and picking up Taliah a couple hrs to go to my friends house for easter egg coloring and easter egg hunt, think she will have a ball.. will see Toms ex ,who is a dear friend of mine.. I call her #1 and she calls me #2 and it is her son in law that is fighting the bone cancer.. he will be there today and hoping to give him a gentle hug and tell them all I love them, as tomorrow is never promised...
    Tom will putter around here today while we are gone and might have Tal over night tonight we shall see..
    well ta ta for now will try and check in tonight.
    and if anyone is waiting for April the giraffe to have her calf, she is having it now.. so check it out...
  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,412 Member
    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClnQCgFa9lCBL-KXZMOoO9Q/live
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    Becca: "... I do think that in our 50's we grow into ourselves. We separate the wheat from the chaff in our lives. Ten years ago if I wanted to eat a huge meal of fast food I just would. Now I know there is consequences with that action. I suppose I just plan better. Along with my need to live an honest life, my eating has become more of a personal thing. My tastes are so unique to me and it thrills me when I lose weight eating what I like! Its kind of like snubbing all weight loss programs that have pre made food. How cool is that!"

    That is very cool, indeed. I feel much the same way. :bigsmile:

    Heather: I'm sorry for your transportation worrries and for the bad night with your legs. :flowerforyou:

    Karen: Thanks for the giraffe cam link. What an endearing baby. :heart:

    My daughter's DFIL made it through heart surgery just fine and he's staying an extra day in the hospital to be sure there are no problems in his recovery. DD dropped her phone in the toilet yesterday and she's afraid it may be dead without possible recovery. Phones are not cheap & I'm sure she's got hers full of photos. She will work it out.

    I'm off to take my coffee and sit with DH for a bit.

    Katla in beautiful NW Oregon

    "The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another." - William James
  • pyanko7
    pyanko7 Posts: 153 Member
    just marking my place.

    Hugs to everyone
    Paula y
  • ChevyChey
    ChevyChey Posts: 21 Member
    I guess I just don't get this. I can't find my first post, not sure how to update ☹️
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,211 Member
    edited April 2017
    morning peeps

    have an appointment with a lady today at 1pm pst. torpedo the curtains for the airstream and get ideas for the couch. probably will do a cover of some kind, will cost way too much to have it reupholsterd. that will take removing the couch etc.... rather spend the $$ on removing the dinette set permanently. when all is done, I like the French country feel of decor to retire in


    welcome new peeps.
    off to the gym
  • SophieRosieMom
    SophieRosieMom Posts: 3,635 Member
    edited April 2017
    Chris in MA, fabulous post, you are such an inspiration. So many ladies on here started their weight loss journey in later years... how neat that we are learning it's OK to take care of "us" after decades of tending to the needs of employers, kids, spouses, friends, etc. I am so grateful for that support not only in the weight-loss realm but also looking at our well-being as we age.

    And great job on those strawberry carrots!! Cute dishes by the way - and WTG on the goodies the driver dropped off.

    Becca, what you said about looking at food now as compared to ten years ago - very wise and I thank you for that. Your info about how some guys at the "au naturelle" resort were looking for more than all-over tans made me want to deliver them a swift kick. >:)

    As for alcohol, I stopped drinking it about 6 months ago. I used to enjoy beer on the weekends, and I don't know if it was the alcohol or the lowered inhibition when it came to junk food that would "up" my weight. I do know the various times in my life that I was on WW and was serious about losing weight, it was much easier without alcohol. Now that I'm reading more about how sugar causes fatty liver I'm going to leave the stuff alone except for special occasions. I do like a Bloody Mary from time to time.

    Welcome Baby Giraffe! A sure sign of spring. Amazing those long-legged little things are folded up so compactly inside mommy until they are born. Glad it was a successful birth! Looks like it's having a snack right now. April is a good mom!

    Dana - love the pic of Dolly in the back yard! Looks like a very tranquil setting- I can hear the birdies twittering from here! Do you have a lot of deer around?

    Barbie - glad you are getting your computer back so quickly. Your computer guy sounds very good! And I'm wondering - do you wear a fit-bit or similar? You must break records in your step count as well with all those dog walks, line dancing, etc. Hopefully Jake is all cured!!

    The sun is shining and DH is anxious to spread lawn fertilizer - there are a few rainclouds on the weather satellite view that have him worried but hopefully they'll keep sliding north up along the coast.

    I need to "make dirt" this weekend - mix topsoil, a bit of potting soil and perlite together. That becomes the soil I'll transplant tomatoes into - gallon pots for the MG plant sale in May. Even tho it trashes my hands and nails, I love to feel the different soils coming together as I blend them with my hands - maybe it's like kneading bread dough but not so gummy, lol.

    Allergy season is here - I discovered my poor swollen eyes responded to the allergy eyedrops plus warm compresses several times a day. Yesterday I thought I was getting a stye - today it's all better but I'll keep doing the compresses. Feels so good! My eyes are super dry and have been for years.

    Those of you on Medicare supplemental "Medigap" type plans - we are on Regence in WA State and they now have a "Plan N" which is $50 cheaper than the "Plan F" - has a $20 doctor co-pay, doesn't pay the $183 medicare deductible and also has a small ER co-pay. I'm meeting with the insurance broker this week to find out more about it. Would love to save $100 a month - we don't go to the doc much so this sounds good.

    Ladies who need hugs, here ya go (((((((((((((((((HUGS <3<3<3 )))))))))))))))))))

    Happy Easter to those who celebrate!

    Lanette
    SW WA State
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,678 Member
    Hi girls!
    I'm back from Portsmouth. :D Trains just about held out though I arrived back at my home station about 18 minutes late. The taxi driver had waited. :D
    Had three oysters as a starter, then a Portuguese fish stew with salmon, prawns, squid and clams. I didn't drink the broth and gave the garlic bread to my friend. >:) Did have two mini wines with soda. Not too terrible.
    We walked back to her place which is about 3 miles, so that's good (1 hour) and I had already done 400 calories on the machines this morning. I'm only going to have one sausage tonight with broccoli and mushy peas. I will have cold sausages for lunch tomorrow at cricket. I'm going with DH as his friend won't be there. I will leave the cricket early to put the organic chicken in the oven with roasted fennel, parsnips, onions and carrots. Then pick DH up later. All good.
    I had a lovely chat with my friend and a great walk in the sun by the sea. B) Don't feel as tired as I thought I would.

    At the station I bought a girly magazine to pass the time which had a free nail varnish, good brand and in a colour I will definitely use (a sort of mauvey grey) . I've been looking for a new colour, so that's great! :D

    Chris - I love the carrots! I was a bit depressed this morning to see my weight is still up three pounds, but I am going to keep on keeping on. I had taken an anti hystamine to try to get to sleep and that seems to put water on me, so I hope to see an improvement tomorrow. I agree about the alcohol. I have many more "free" days now, but if I have one drink I want more. Still within calories, but I really notice the difference in the way I feel . I am happier when my self control is in control. :o:) Tonight I will have a low alcohol cider. If I share it with DH it is less than half a unit each.

    Much love to all, Heather UK xxxxxxx
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,211 Member
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  • Peach1948
    Peach1948 Posts: 2,473 Member
    Purl ~ That looks like wonderful fun!

    Cute, Cute Babies!
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,211 Member
    stats for the day -

    Jacobs ladder- 30min, 61ftpmin, 1870ft, 136ahr, 150mhr, = 300c
    Apple Watch- 264
    other- skip/sidstep, scissors, etc- 48min, 164mhr, 138ahr= 494c
    Apple Watch- 391c

    total cal 818
  • DanaReel180
    DanaReel180 Posts: 463 Member
    edited April 2017
    There must be an easier way to make friends. I have to write names down then go to friends to send a request. Am I missing something?
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    Dreamwriter, thanks for your comment regarding my mother. Perhaps she will turn around.
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    Ihscapil, Yes, we have deer, bobcat, raccoon, snakes, bear, etc. In Arkansas there are woods mostly everywhere, except in the SE where there are mostly rice farming.

    Cute pictures of babies!! Oh my gosh!!
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    Dana
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,069 Member
    afternoon ladies~
    I am pooped.... Tal had a ball, she found the big egg that had a chocolate easter bunny in it and a whole bunch of candy, she had fun dying eggs, and made a new friend Jamie,,, they are the same age.. she passed out on the way home and didnt want to go out to dinner with grandpa and I, so I stayed home and made her mac and cheese..
    I know I will be hitting the hay early...
  • grogers511
    grogers511 Posts: 477 Member
    edited April 2017
    Accountability Post
    Friday's Progress (4/14)
    1. Carbs 50-75g (limit 25g/meal)
    (B21, L49, D26, BBS 23= 119g)
    ✔2. Fiber 30g (39g)
    ✔3. Track/complete entry daily
    4. Vegetables - big salad daily
    5. Exercise - log 30 Fitbit minutes, 2 miles, 5000 steps. And the elliptical 5 days a week.
    ✔6. No eating after 9pm.
    7. In bed by midnight.
    8. Declutter: Electronics, Craft Supplies, Pantry, ✔Fridge, Cooking and Baking, Dishes and Serving, ✔Linen Closet, Laundry Closet, ✔Medicine Cabinets, ✔Personal Care.
    9. Digital Detox. Track daily timeouts. (Time-out: ? Hrs)

    Out of town all day Friday for a funeral. (Father of a friend.) Had Mexican food after funeral. I had a deep fried stuffed avocado. Stuffed with chicken and Monterrey Jack cheese. It was really good. Going a bit easier today.

    Found an app for tracking digital time. Downloaded it to iPhone and iPad. We'll see how this works.

    -- Ginger in Texas

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