WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR APRIL 2017

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  • fanncy0626
    fanncy0626 Posts: 7,152 Member
    Stronglift Workout A
    Squats-1X5X 55/65/75/85, 5X5X 90
    BP-1X5X 45/55/65, 5X5X 75
    BR-1X5X 85

    Kettlebell Swing
    Goblet squats-3X5X 35
    Russian kettle bell swing-20X7X 35

    40lbs loss by May 27 Challenge
    Buns, Guns and Abs Challenge
    60 Squats
    15 push-ups
    Rest day leg lifts

    April move your @$$ Challenge
    I am going to take at least 2-2 mile walk today.

    <3

    Mary from Minnesota
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,211 Member
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  • miakoda40
    miakoda40 Posts: 467 Member
    Lenora -
    GRITSandSLUTS wrote: »
    Mia – Where did you get those ornaments for your ornaments for your bottle tree; do you blow your own glass?

    Yes, I made the ornaments. I blow glass for a hobby. So when I post about going to the studio I am referring to the glass studio where I rent time to blow. Too expensive to set up a hot glass furnace to blow at home.

    Mia in MI
  • ydailey
    ydailey Posts: 516 Member
    Happy Bat Appreciation Day!

    I was away at a family camping trip for a long weekend, so I got hopelessly behind here. Just had to skip back a few pages and jump in, so I'm sorry I missed everybody's news.

    danareel6615 - We have a friend from Austin who also moved to Hot Springs. It sounds like the two cities are simpatico. She loves it up there! You're right about the taxes... we moved from Austin to Taylor a couple of years ago because we couldn't afford to live in Austin anymore.

    Heather - I've always thought it might be fun to see a cricket match with someone who understands what's going on. Trying to pick it up just by watching is a challenge. You look very stylish in your coat and sunglasses!

    Mia - Your handcrafted bottle tree ornaments are fabulous! I took a fused glass class once, and I still remember the teacher saying that sometimes glass artists aren't recognized for their art because the sheer beauty of the materials makes even an unsuccessful project beautiful. Your "bottles" are certainly a success!

    Sarah - It sounds like you had a great "unplugged" experience, but I'm sorry you had to be ill to do it!

    Marcelyn - My mind boggles at the idea of 107 grandchildren! What a treasure!


    The family campout this weekend was a great success, and it was so good to have a break from everything for awhile. We were all there except Dad, who isn't into camping anymore and wasn't interested in staying in a hotel nearby. Thank goodness the predicted rain held off, but in the wee hours Sunday morning we were all awakened by helicopters running some kind of search pattern very low. It sounded like they were going to land right on top of us, and it went on for a couple of hours. Not so peaceful! It was still a good time, but my hips were really hurting by the time we left so I was glad to get back to my bed last night.

    Wishing you all a fine day!

    -Yvonne in TX
  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,412 Member
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  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,678 Member
    edited April 2017
    Yvonne - Very brave of you to camp out. I used to do it all the time when I was young, but nowdays a bed and, more importantly, an adjacent bathroom is a necessity. :noway: Yes, sitting with an expert at the cricket makes it much more interesting. He can see little, tiny details that most people miss. He used to be a good club fast bowler. <3

    Meg - I feel for you trying to deal with your daughter 's comprehension problems. Is she diagnosed on the autistic spectrum? I know she has difficulties in general. Perhaps it would help to have a firm rule about how much notice must be given for a family event and what would constitute an invitation and acceptance. I am deeply neurotic about planning and organisation and, fortunately, my DDIL makes allowances for me. She knows not to leave it later than September to think about Christmas !!!!!!!!!!!. :embarassed: Sometimes I would like to be more spontaneous, but I am a control freak.
    Having said that, I still don't know who is coming to Max's 6th birthday party! DDIL is on a 'digital detox' weekend, with everything switched off, so I can't ask her. :noway:

    DH is home. It was a draw, which basically means there was not enough time to get both teams out twice. :noway: Strange game. :laugh:

    Made some chicken stock with the chicken carcase. Looking forward to my curry. Yum!

    Carol - Love your photos. Your grandchildren have exactly your smile! You could do some more exotic cooking when your DH goes off for his weekends. That's when I have my "weird" lunches! :bigsmile: You could always cook double or triple portions and freeze them. Then get a boring, ready made, chill/cook meal for your DH some days and eat your own stuff.
    I sometimes eat things that my DH won't eat.

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxx who is going to make the beds with DH for the grandkids who are arriving tomorrow! Excited! :D
  • grogers511
    grogers511 Posts: 477 Member
    Accountability Post
    Sunday's Progress (4/16)
    ✔1. Carbs 50-75g (limit 25g/meal)
    (B1, L7, D10, MS15, BBS 23= 55g)
    ✔2. Fiber 30g (30g)
    ✔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 usage.

    Digital Detox. Much better than yesterday.
    • iPad usage: 3H 34M, 5 pickups. Longest times: 5:50 for 43 min, 9:05 for 111 min. (Income tax return prep)
    • iPhone usage: 2H 24M, 9 pickups. Longest times: 11:50am for 78min.
    • Kindle usage: all night. 12am to 8am. I listened to episodes of Forensic Files before falling asleep about 1:30am

    Monday weekly weigh-in. 286lb. Gained 5.2lbs. Really let myself slide this past week. Indulged in Mexican food twice and had a major cookie binge fest. Back on track. Yesterday was good. I've bit some work to do to pull off a good loss for the month. Sticking with my basics.

    -- Ginger in Texas
  • KJLaMore
    KJLaMore Posts: 2,847 Member
    Well, I am having a problem with my computer. For some reason, it is not accepting any of my passwords! However, I can access everything on my phone. Those passwords seem to be fine (and they are the same ones!) Any one have any ideas? Is it a "security" issue with my laptop?
  • GRITSandSLUTSandWINOS
    GRITSandSLUTSandWINOS Posts: 2,573 Member
    KJLaMore - It certainly could be a 'security issue' if it won't let you use any of your passwords; but, using the same on your laptop. I think I would 'freak out' if I could not get mine to accept the passwords. I can't get my computer 'open' without a password. I need to write mine down in a book; so I don't forget them. Sometimes I just have to take a 'jab' at what I 'think' it might be depending on what it is; or I use a password that begins with the same letter as the app that needs a password.

    Had a quite weekend; but, yesterday had a 'migraine' from HELL-o Kitty. First thought I had either slept in a different position or that my C-pap mask was collapsing; changed it; didn't help. Took my migraine medication, 2 muscle relaxants, something for dizziness and something else for nausea. Today I woke up with the same, so first thing I called my GP's office and he had an opening at 10:45 so I went in. Muscles had gotten so tight because of the headache that he gave me 2 shots; one for Tordol and anther to relax my muscles; and, sent in a Rx to take, too. Feeling much better; but, did not wait around to see if Rx came in while I was at K-Mart.

    Lenora
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,211 Member
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  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    edited April 2017
    Lenora: I find passwords very irritating. I have the same password for everything and now and then I am supposed to change. I have my newest apple password on a sticky note on my desk and listed in my phone. I know that isn't supposed to be how things work but I don't care. I'm not protecting financial information or state secrets. :ohwell: :noway:
  • Peach1948
    Peach1948 Posts: 2,473 Member
    Kelly ~ Usually when it won't take my password, I finally realize that the caps lock button is on. LOL
  • DanaReel180
    DanaReel180 Posts: 463 Member
    Yeah, check the cap lock and the number lock too. If that don't work, try rebooting.
  • janetr7476
    janetr7476 Posts: 4,001 Member
    Carol in GA - I love the pictures of your family. You have a beautiful family.

    Janetr OKC
  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,502 Member
    Did 10 minutes of pilates, held my plank for 2 min 50 sec, then the extremepump class.

    Went to Aldi after exercise, came home and we put the ceramics out that needed stakes. Went to Lowe's Hardware to get hangers for the ceramics that will go on the pergola. Started to vacuum out the spa then it started to rain. Ceramics tonight then mahjongg.

    Carey - what I used to do when any of the kids had a fundraiser is that I would decided that I'll give xxx amount. Then, if there was something that I REALLY wanted, I got that and made a donation of the remainder. This way the school got 100% of the money

    Lenora - does Louis know how to get the red clay off bricks? Actually, does anyone?

    My butterfly should be done and ready for me to pick up. Hope I clear glazed it OK. I've never done that in order for it to be fired white.

    Carol GA - Vince is a meat and potatoes person, too. Everything is very plain for him. That's one reason why I miss Mexican Train. I used to be able to try different recipes that he wouldn't otherwise eat. But oh well.... What a lovely family you have

    Let myself slide yesterday. You know something? Today I felt so sleepy. It was that I wasn't eating decently.

    I hate when you have to put in a password and the place where you do doesn't tell you it's requirements (like one capital, a number, a special character). If it did, I could usually figure out what my password was. Then they won't let you use a password that you previously used.

    Michele in NC
  • grogers511
    grogers511 Posts: 477 Member
    Kelly - see if one of these ideas work.
    1. Yes - as suggested above - check caps or numbers lock keys. Sometimes it's the simplest thing. If that's not it.
    2. Turn it off. Wait a few minutes and turn it back on. This usually fixes 90% of my DH's computer problems. If that doesn't work.
    3. Check to see if you have any updates to be installed. If so - install the critical updates. If that doesn't work.
    4. Perhaps a previously installed update caused a glitch. Use System Restore to restore your Windows System back to its last working state. You can find info about using system restore on the internet. (Using your Phone of course.)

    Look up the help forums for your operating system. I assumed you're using Windows. But it could be another system - Mac. Linus.

    Good luck!
    Ginger in Texas

  • klanders30
    klanders30 Posts: 2,569 Member
    Had a very productive day off, ducks are all happily quacking in a row ;)

    Now I just have to put the brakes on my Spendy month. Gotta get a grip on the budget. >:)

    Off to take a little rest before dinner.

    NYKAREN
  • bwcetc
    bwcetc Posts: 2,826 Member
    khorshidnaz16 wrote: »
    Hello everybody,
    Most of us have some problems and hardships in our life. But we should be happy all the time, because it could be worse than now.
    Have a beautiful day you all.

    I have to disagree ... it is not possible to "be happy all the time." But is possible to be at peace ...

  • feeeeline
    feeeeline Posts: 4 Member
    Carefully recording calories guys. :) And reading each and every encouraging update.

    Saw the rheumatologist and got a big laundry list of referrals to more specialists and therapies I'll need to complete.

    BUT, I am now settled at a slightly lower dose of prednisone (20 mg a day). My body is adjusting. My weight is stable after a gain of 3 or so lbs (I admit it, I weigh WAY to often... like, almost obsessively).

    The day before Easter my granddaughter and sister visited. We colored eggs (I like a hard boiled egg in my salads!) and made a cake that my granddaughter took home for a family gathering they were having on Easter.

    My knee hasn't slipped in days (torn meniscus, surgery is STILL on hold because of other health issues). I am thinking out putting out an all points bulletin to my facebook friends that are local to come and take me for a walk. There is a mall nearby... I'm hoping a friend or two will snatch me up on the "come help Feeeeline heal" thing.

    I know it seems like I whine a lot guys... hope so much you will forgive me! I'm usually a VERY positive person! This latest round of health stuff has knocked the pins out from under me.

    Anyway... thanks for listening. Goal for today... ask for a walking partner. Keep within my calorie goal. Express gratitude.

    Feeeeline

  • skuehn48
    skuehn48 Posts: 3,027 Member
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  • klanders30
    klanders30 Posts: 2,569 Member
    becca vent away, this is the place to let it all out-let it go. Hope you had a good cry, and you recognize that you are the center, the beating heart of your family and that is no small thing. You will figure this out. <3 NYKAREN
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,183 Member
    edited April 2017
    :)Ginger I just finished reading two pages of posts and am writing this reply while riding my recumbent exercise bike. I do other Internet tasks while riding. I listen to audio books and podcasts using blue tooth headphones while walking. Thus I am able to be active and using my technology. It has helped me to seek every opportunity to be active

    <3Meg When Brandy died we were heartbroken but during the next few days I realized how worried I had been when we walked and in the middle of the night. Caring for a beloved pet is overwhelming.


    <3 Barbie
  • GRITSandSLUTSandWINOS
    GRITSandSLUTSandWINOS Posts: 2,573 Member
    edited April 2017
    Cute baby – Your DD looks too young to be a grandmother; but, I was one @ 45; which is relatively young. Our DOS became a Daddy at the ripe old age of 19. His wife was 5 days to go before she’d be 18. But, I have know people with children who got married young as they had; so being a 'young' grandmother isn't all that uncommon.

    Michele – As soon as he comes in from cleaning brushes I’ll ask. Louis said that a 'pressure washer' should get it off. When he does pressure washing of houses that have 'mildew' on them he mixes some Clorox in it.

    I did better this past week, than the week before; I’ll have probably put on a couple of pounds. I’ll make sure, like last time, to wear shorts. Every little bit you can take off, the better.

    For most of mine I put a “1” and a “!” at the end. Certain things I use each granddaughter’s name and some, I haven’t used and would have to ask for a ‘link’ to reset it. I don’t do any online banking; I do have my checks automatically deposited; but, that is a ‘requirement’; only have 2 P.A.D., past that, I still want a ‘paper trail’. I get the same thing on stuff that is ‘important’ and that I have used for years. GGGRRRrrrrr!!!!!

    NYKAREN – We paid off some bills, now I have to re-do our budget. Should be interesting. LOL!!!!!

    Becca – I have my ‘yearly physical next month; and, I will find out what my cholesterol levels are. Hopefully losing 40lbs will have brought the ####’s down because I cannot tolerate cholesterol-lowering medications.
    Keep your head up, girl! I know that it is difficult to work really hard to do what you did when it worked; and, you still gain weight. I know I have probably put back on the 3.5 lbs I lost last time. Getting closer to a ‘goal’ makes it yo-yo (or it has for me). I’ve had a few ‘melt-downs’ for gaining weight when I have worked so hard to either not gain or hopefully ‘lose’.

    They’re talking about ‘how to stop robot-calls’ on your phone on the news. I yell “Robot” into the phone, when I answer it. But, I have more fun answering it, “Fire Department; where’s your emergency?” (That is when it shows up as being ‘out-of-state’. Occasionally, I have actually ‘gotten a person on the phone that really gets funny.

    More problems with Atlanta Interstates; this time, one buckled up (maybe due to a gas line); one car involved and one motorcyclist who is in ‘critical’ condition after landing 200 feet away. They are continuously working on it or making it wider; or moving it over a block.

    Hated that the Ninja Dad got hurt on his way up the Wall; had to be taken off by EMTs; then his son, Ninja Son, couldn’t make it up the Wall either. A couple of women finished. You’d have to be really fit and focused to do those events.

    Lenora
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,559 Member
    pitegny wrote: »
    M in Oz: Tired just reading about your cycling.

    :grin:

    Well ... I've been training for this since about Christmas, gradually building up the distances I cycle etc. so it wasn't too bad. I did make a couple mistakes ... I need to work on my core. My back kind of gave out a bit. And I forgot that the protein shake I had in the morning of each event had milk as it's main ingredient. Milk does not sit well with me.

    On the bright side, I was planning to eat a whole lot of food this weekend ... but didn't ... because of that milk. So that should be good for the waistline. :)

  • janetr7476
    janetr7476 Posts: 4,001 Member
    Where is Re in TX? Missing her.

    Oh, Becca we have all been there. As a matter of fact I am now, maybe not as seriously but I am. I have been eating right on track, doing some type of exercise for at least 45-60 minutes a day. Monday is my weigh-in day. Last Monday I stayed exactly the same as I had been the week before. I almost cried. I truly felt like I had lost a t least pound or two. So I ate all day Monday. Told myself I'd get back on track Tuesday. By Tuesday I felt miserable with a sinus infection and just threw caution to the wind and ate junk all week. I had family and neighbors for dinner yesterday and ate junk all day long. Oh yes, I weighed this morning, logged the nasty gain on my chart and knew it was my own fault. I too ask myself will I never learn. But I can truly answer YES, I have learned. Before I would have just gave it up and kept going. Today I said, okay that was last week and I'm back on track today. The best part of all is I KNOW this is right where I want to be.

    Biggest (((hug))) ever. You got this.

    Janetr okc
  • coastalgosgal
    coastalgosgal Posts: 2,900 Member
    Thanks Janet and the rest that have said uplifting posts. I suppose you can't be happy all the time, and today my melancholy feeling is my wake up call. I have to go thru it, and my word of the day is PERSEVERANCE!
    Becca

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