WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JULY 2017

Barbie thanks for the inspiring quote and leading us to another month.

Taking a step back is important, Lisa take all the time you need, keep logging, moving and reading. Sending strength and we are here!

My June goals were overall pretty well hit. Lots of water and most days gluten free. Of course yesterday I fell off the wagon and I really feel the difference, tummy hurts, I'm itchy! Time to stay away from gluten for the long haul. I am on maintenance and that's a tricky place for me, I start getting reckless!!

July goals:

~Exercise as much and as often as I like
~drink lots of water at least 64 oz
~stay away from gluten and appreciate how much better I feel when I don't ingest it
~enjoy my DD and DH and be a little social at least once a week
~enjoy my garden and tend to it

NYKAREN

Beth – When they put me in the ‘wisp’ mask they did not really ‘fit’ it and they finally changed it to a ‘small’ one. So much better. It has a headgear that has more straps that the full or half-mask; but, I can still, and do, pull it off during the night, if I feel like it is stifling my breathing. I hope your son won’t have too many issues by not being able to wear it for a few days. I know I have had a sinus infection that has made it almost impossible to breathe; but, having the ‘wisp’ (or any mask) on only made it worse. I’d finally have to come into the den and sleep in the chair to be able to breathe and fall asleep. I’m beginning to think I have narcolepsy, because during the day when I should be awake. I find myself waking up (usually when the book in my hand falls out and hits the floor).

Kate – I had a friend pick out a dress for her daughter’s wedding and had the same thing occur when the groom’s mother did the same. When DYS got married, I picked out a pretty lace over sheath dress in teal/aqua. My DDnL#1 had ‘tried’ on the same dress in a bright yellow; but, said the color did not work for her. DDnL#2’s mother had on a dress that was ‘similar’ to mine, just not exactly and not the same color. But, I did wait until she had picked out her own; and, took pictures of the dress and suit I had picked out, sent pictures to DDnL#2 to get her approval. They both looked good on me; but, ‘thankfully’ she picked the dress which was less expensive (and cooler) than the suit would have been. I have 2 dresses (and a short one, that I only wear with my cowboy boots) and I think I have worn each of them only once.

Joyce – I hope you will research about the pros and cons of ‘declawing’ before you do it. It might be the only way to keep Mr. Mozart from ripping up things; but, it puts him at risk if he goes outside. I’ve heard that a lot of vets have stopped doing this because it makes them walk on their pads without the benefit of the nails coming out to help with their balance and it ‘hurts’ like breaking your nail back into the quick. Louis asked our vet about declawing Cracker’s nails on her left foot because from all the injuries she’s had which makes them grow crooked. He told us, ‘no, while them growing the way they do, it’d be better for us to clips them back, than declawing her on this one foot. It would affect her balance if he does'. She already walks on what is basically the ‘quick’ of her middle two toes which are the ones that a dog puts their weight on when walking or running. She does get out of bed and limp for a while; but, she has begun to walk on it; but, it sounds like she is slamming her foot on the floor when she walks on the kitchen floor. She likes the attention she gets when someone is ‘new’ to the house and really ‘plays it up’.

Carol – I think you can update Windows 7 to Windows 8, get used to the changes, 8 (which was my least favorite), then 9, then 10 – I actually had both Windows 7 and Windows 10 on my computer and could go back and forth until I got used to 10 and had the other uninstalled. Like Lanette said, all new computers will come loaded with Windows 10 anyway.

Dana – You cat looks like my “Kissy Kat” I had in my teens, the one who would get in the tub with me and enjoyed being in the water.

Allie – You’ve probably done enough ‘digging’ and it is time to let the attorneys battle it out. Getting her served for a deposition will probably put a strain on the relationship between TomCat and her; but, like you said, ‘TomCat’ can do as he pleases … just don’t let him coming crawling back to you with empty promises. Throw the TomCat out on his butt and tell him ‘where he can stick it’ and go for the things he loves most.

Barbiecat – I like you post about ‘beginning with a clean slate’. Today is the best, next, first day of the rest of our lives.

Becca – Love the saying about the ‘stones’. The stone painting is beginning to take hold down here. Saw where they were having a ‘stone painting’ somewhere in town (Albany); but, I doubt I will go. We have enough rocks to paint out here.

Kate – That is one big chicken!

Lisa – You’ll be missed and we understand. Hope to see you back in a few!

My DDnL#1 got the job; which means, she will be making significantly more than with the State job. Then, in 6 months she will get a raise (if she is working out) and be making over $15 an hour (more than she has ever made); so maybe that extra income will make things for DOS and she and their family a lot smoother. She was ‘excited’. The health insurance is a little more each pay period; but, it will still cover Taylor until she graduates, or until she is 26, if she goes back to work; provided she hasn’t gotten married and covered under any policy Chase might have. Chase has been volunteering at a PT office and Taylor says he loves it. He’s got to take some ‘expensive’ test, much like the MEd Cat or Bar Exam before he can apply to go to PT school. Right now, they are looking at applying to the one in Savannah. So praying hard he will get in. Living in Savannah, or right outside will be nice and will give us another place to go visit. We’re getting new chairs for our den and I offered our old ones to them, if they wanted them. She said she'd ask Chase about it. I will clean them up as best as I can. Need to get the vacuum cleaner out and use the crevice tool on it. It takes a few pillows under the cushions to keep them shored up; but, they still are comfortable; and, made very well since they are circa 1920’s or 1930’s. Later on, they might want to have the reupholstered. Made much better than any you can buy now.

Lenora

Good Morning to All,

Working on getting to bed early.
Continue to cut down on snacking.
Reduce sugar and refined carbs.
Enjoy the wonderful summer weather

Margaret

Hi all!
Allie - I'm so glad you had a terrific birthday, apart from the Reeses, and I'm sure you will go on to have a wonderful life. A clean slate indeed!

We are in Hove. We arrived to find Edie had been ill with a tummy bug. Vomiting, though she was over it. Enjoyed our fish and chips and champagne. :laugh: The fish and chips were four times the price of the champagne!
Then this morning we went with the kids to tennis and my son went down with the tummy bug. He is in bed.
Then this afternoon we were out in the garden flying paper airoplanes when Max felt ill and started throwing up. Bea has been very clingy, so she is not feeling great. Edie and DH are now reading together instead of going to the beach and Max is watching a film.
I expect we will go down with it in a couple of days.

Just recently I have been wonderin about what happened to my ex DBIL, who was a huge influence on my life in my early 20s. I asked my son if his dad had ever mentioned him. (We all lived together in the early 70s) so my son Googled his name and found an obituary from his partner Kate who was with him after my ex's sister was killed in a car crash at the age of 29. He had died in 2013 at the age of 73 after 8 years of dementia. I knew nothing about this and it was a real shock.
I can't emphasise enough how important this man was in my life in attitudes, politics, musical tastes and for my love of food. He was beloved by many - a real charismatic soul.
This morning, after having found it hard to get to sleep, I woke up at 4 am and found myself shedding a tear. So sad to end that way - to develop dementia at 65, and almost unbelievable. :noway:
Together we went through the shock of losing my then husband's sister in a terrible car accident (I was 25) and my husband's mother having a full blown psychotic episode as a consequence.
Amazing times that formed me.

Love Heather UK xxxxxxx

yo peeps and welcome new peeps.

Did an hour of Kelly Coffee Meyers 30 Minutes to Fitness Body Shop. I was right, there were two different workouts on that DVD. The plan for tomorrow is to do Debby Rocker's AM and PM walking DVD

After exercise went to the farmers market. The guy with the good corn was there, but the Silver Queen isn't in yet. We like the peaches and cream variety, only not as much as the silver queen. He may have it next weekend or the weekend after that. If it's in 2 weeks, I'll have to have Vince call him and meet up so he can get it (we did that last year). Then went to the Salvation Army, but since I was there yesterday nothing new. Then stopped at Food Lion to get some sweet potatoes that were on sale. I got some really good sweet potato recipes at the farmers market.

The month started out where I didn't do too good on my goal of only eating when hungry. Towards the end of the month, I did get better.

Cooked the corn I got at the farmers market. I didn't get a whole lot. Not even enough to put in the freezer. Now when the silver queen comes in, I've already made a spot in the freezer for that. Now I'm making these triple chocolate truffle bars for Vince. The main reason I'm making them is because you can make two with the ingredients, so I'll freeze one and then take it to Jess.

Lisa - I echo what Allie said. Love you. Feel free to PM me and I'll give you my email if you'd like

Mavis - welcome back. You were sorely missed. I'm so sorry about your coworker

Barbie - I usually don't comment on the exercise or days logged, either. I do check out people's menus and get some really good ideas, things I would never have thought of on my own

Lanette - I do drink kefir on occasion. I usually get the plain, since the flavored has sugar in it. I'd rather get plain yogurt or kefir and add my own fruit or whatever. Love the quote

Lenora - I did basically the same thing about my dress for Denise's wedding. I picked out about 5 that I was comfortable in and took pictures of them. A few of them she immediately dismissed. It was finally down to two and I was pressuring her to make a decision. She had Pete make it, and he chose the one I liked best, thank goodness. I would have worn the other one, but I liked this one better. Actually it was less expensive than the bridesmaid's dresses. I took it to a friend of mine to be altered. I did call the place I got it to ask them how much the alterations (about 1" taken in on the sides and hemmed about 6"). It would come to almost $100. I know Diane won't charge me anywhere near that amount. I'll probably pay her $60 and just tell her that that's what it would have cost me plus she was saving me from having to drive to Charlotte. We've never had any problem with declawing any of our cats and they are amazing in outside. They can scamper up a tree in nothing flat and bring down birds, rabbits, and other animals. One of ours even caught a camelion. So, Joyce, I honestly wouldn't worry about Mr. Mozart outside (that is, if he goes outside. Ours only go outside when we take them on the deck to trim their nails, and then I'm holding them. Trimming the nails probably takes a minute or two, then they're inside all the time). Congrats to your DIL

It seems that I didn't lose and I didn't gain this month. But then again, that's like every month. One week up, one week down. But at least I'm not gaining

Happy Canada Day to all my Canadian friends

Ernie - what do you mean by "funeral info". What you'd like or someone else?

Dana - I don't have Instagram or snapchat. I only have facebook, MFP, and my email. That's about all I have time for

Allie - so sorry for your friend's BIL. I'm so very proud of the way you are standing up for yourself (have I mentioned this before?)

Michele in NC

Happy July! I always start out with a goal report for the previous month, so here goes:


June 2017 Resolutions:

1: Log every bite and swallow. Done!
2. Cardio exercise at least 3 days a week. Work on strength and stamina. Mostly
successful but I was unable to go to yoga as often as I want to do.
3. Have fun every day. Done
4. Drink at least 3 glasses of water a day. Done
5. Monitor sleep. Average 7 or more hours of sleep nightly. I'm sleeping well.


My July Resolutions will look amazingly familiar.
July 2017 Resolutions:

1: Log every bite and swallow;
2. Cardio exercise at least 3 days a week. Work on strength and stamina.
3. Have fun every day.
4. Drink at least 3 glasses of water a day.
5. Monitor sleep. Average 7 or more hours of sleep nightly.


Michele: I've always thought that the words "men" and "stubborn" were synonyms. DH thinks that my name is a synonym for stubborn. I guess it is all a matter of perspective. :devil:

Lisa: I hope you'll be back with us soon. (((HUGS))) I agree with NYKaren. Keep logging & moving. Visit us when you are able. :flowerforyou:

Mavis: It is good to see you! Stop by as often as you can.

Barbie: Thanks for the new thread. I've been taking a break from facebook. I still stop by there, but not very often. I use it most often for private messaging and chatting with friends. :flowerforyou:

Dana in AR: I've had serious issues when going in for an MRI and it has been years for me. I am claustrophobic and grateful that I haven't needed one. Because of his MS, DH gets an annual scan. He doesn't seem to mind. I hope yours goes well.

Heather: It sounds as though your son, his family, & now you have been exposed to a nasty virus. I hope that you & your DH turn out to be immune. I'm sorry about the loss of your former brother in law. It has been a long while since you've seen him, but this is undoubtedly sad news for you. (((HUGS)))

Dana: DH thinks your insect looks like an elm beetle. Are there elms in your area? Good luck figuring it out. Pip is unquestionably right-it is a green thing that looks like a bug. :laugh:

I have a busy day ahead of me. there is a meeting of homeowner's officers to discuss a painting contract, and a meeting of women to talk about social events. Then I get to go for a riding lesson. I hope the lesson makes up for the meetings.

Happy Canada Day!

Katla in beautiful NW Oregon

"So many of us believe in perfection, which ruins everything else, because the perfect is not only the enemy of the good; it's also the enemy of the realistic, the possible and the fun."