WOMEN AGES 50 + FOR NOVEMBER 2017
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Lanette & Wendy: Myfitnesspal recorded 315 calories for 70 minutes of horseback riding the last time I was out at the stable. I just call it all riding although saddling and grooming probably takes more calories per minute. I think it is a reasonable ballpark number. The data base has different numbers for different riding activities. It gave 478 for trotting, so I may be lowballing my actual numbers. Sue may have a better handle on it. :flowerforyou:
Mary: Happy Birthday!6 -
I just talked to my DGD, who is now at home from the hospital. She said enjoyed herself at the hospital. I'm glad it turned out to be a positive experience for her. My daughter sure didn't enjoy herself with all the stress and worry. :noway: She and her DH took some classes on managing your child's diabetes while they were there. I hope they got enough out of the classes to relieve worries and get a good handle on how to take care of Hazel.5
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Just saw full moon is tomorrow. No wonder DH is grumpy! Right on schedule!
Did laundry today (no hot tub or pool4 -
Rats! It cut my post off!0
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Hi Everyone.. I have been reading along with you all. I would like to join the group. I am a 59 yr old, married, Mom. I am back on My Fitness Pal to make a go with healthy living!! I have 20lbs to drop but more over I need to get in the habit of working out everyday! I recently have started kettle bells with @fanncy0626 Mary's help. I am on day three.. I really like!! I do every other day and upped my KB from 5lbs to 10lbs today. I like that in a very short amount if time.. my back feels better and I feel a sense of accomplishment. I will post my November goals.. soon.
Today's w/o
Goblet Squat
warm up 1x5x5
3x5x10
Russian Kettle bell Swing
warm up 1x7x5
10x7x10
Stretch 2 mins
leanerstrongerhealthier AZ7 -
Happy Birthday Mary! :flowerforyou:2
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Happy Birthday Mary from Oregon
Becca
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Mary - Hope you are having a wonderful birthday! Celebrating with your DH and Shep!!
Lanette3 -
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mary many happy returns for your birthday!!
Tuckered our from an intense work day—made poor food decisions today. Tomorrow will be a better day.
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Hi ladies, thanks for all your kind posts. Ended up going home early from work as I just couldn’t take being around people who kept looking at me knowing something was wrong but couldn’t figure out what. When I get depressed I just get quiet and pull into myself. Usually I’m fairly outgoing and like to joke around with coworkers. Thankful I’m on antidepressants. Ended up stopping at the store on the way home to get a couple of things as everything that was in the fridge we had to throw away. First time since May I’ve picked up “bindge food “ (Cheetos and dip). Ate the whole container of dip and 3/4bag of the Cheetos. Ended up poring water in the bad to make it impossible for me to finish the bag. I’m a mess. I know this will pass as it always does. Just got to figure out what brought this on this time.
Ok enough with the sob story. One good thing that happened today was that my MIL power came back on for a while today. Hopefully that’s a good sign that maybe it will be staying on soon.
I’m off to bed to try and get some sleep.
Thanks again for your support! It means a lot to me.
Terry weepy in VT6 -
Mary: Happy Birthday. May it be as beautiful and special as you are.
Terry: (((hugs))).
Katla: I always take a trip ahead of time to scout out a hotel BEFORE bringing DH with me on a family visit. Definitely go in November and again in January. I agree with others who have advocated for separate accomodations. What's that expression about house guests and fish all begin to smell after 3 days? Have you looked into AirbnB? Might save you some $$$. Glad Hazel is okay. And you are the Grandma who can probably best model a disciplined, healthy lifestyle.
Lisa: Happy trails to you, Cory and Egg.
Allie: Have fun with your dad. Special times.
Wendy: I'm trying not to be insanely jealous of your free trip to Vanuatu. I'm sure you'll have an awesome time and rock those cute shorts. Who will care for the horses and dogs and bees in your absence?
I'm on the cusp of hitting the 140s for the first time since grade school. And, I've never felt better. I'm currently shopping for an LTC plan, and the price is definitely better if you are healthy. You, my friends, are a big part of getting me here. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Stay well. We can do this.
Rori
Colorado Foothills
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Did Jari Love's Ripped and Chiseled DVD. The plan for tomorrow is to do some HIIT
Terry in VT - isn't it amazing how when you don't eat properly, you feel so horrible? I'm constantly amazed by that. Yea you got power back.
Sharon - you have every right to be mad! The person probably didn't mean any harm, but it still hurts (((HUG)))
M - try microwaving the squash for a bit. I didn't think it would help, either, the first time I tried it. But it really does help. Of course, you probably will need to let it cool before you cut it. But that's worth it
Lisa - I remember one time we had a truck packed to go to storage here in NC. Vince fell and had a tibial plateau fracture. Jess drove the truck to NC, Bryan followed in my car, and then after unloading it they drove back to PA. Jess thought it was pretty cool the way she would gesture to the other truckers! and they thought it cool that a woman was driving!
Katla - I agree with you on your travel plans (see dd after Thanksgiving then go with dh)
Terry - (((BIG HUG)))
Exercised then volunteered at the Green Room. The gal who was supposed to come after me must have forgotten because suddenly the receptionist called me to say "are you staying longer"? I didn't even notice the time. If I didn't have the appt to get my nails done, I would have stayed. Got my nails done at the local college's cosmetology school. Really, the thing is that you really should wait longer so they are completely dry. Otherwise, it was a pretty good job. Especially for the $$$. Only $6. A French manicure is $8. Then went to WalMart to get some meats because I didn't know if Aldi carried them. Also returned some of the candy. Came home for dinner, then Newcomer bowling.
Rye - that's just crazy that you can't donate the candy. I like Becca's suggestion of donating it to a daycare. Actually, all of the suggestions are good, the police, ambulance, etc. etc.
I remember the first time I rode a horse in a LOOOONNNNGGG time. I figured "I'm in pretty good shape, I exercise 5 days/week so I won't be very sore" Was I wrong! My inner thighs got some workout. Yes, eventually I got used to it, but what an eye opener for me!
bkomo - welcome! Come by often
leanerstrong - welcome! So glad Mary was able to help you, she's fantastic, huh? Come back often
Mary - happy birthday
Rori - congrats on getting to the 140's
Michele in NC
who is off to take a shower
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Katla, Jake goes on about one trip a year without me because I don't want to go see all the people he wants to see. When we travel we always stay in a hotel rather than at someone's house because we need our privacy. That's what we tell our friends and family. It's not about them, it's about our need for privacy.
Jake went to the movies tonight so I had a few hours to have the house to myself.
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Wendy: I'm trying not to be insanely jealous of your free trip to Vanuatu. I'm sure you'll have an awesome time and rock those cute shorts. Who will care for the horses and dogs and bees in your absence?
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Rori
Colorado Foothills
Sometimes I think getting ready to go is almost not worth the effort! Right now I am running around stocking up on all the animal food and double that amount, just in case, that cats, dogs, chickens and horses will eat while I am away. And I am moving horses into different paddocks so that my daughter, who is looking after things, will not have to move the electric fence while I am gone. I am freaking out that my 19 year old daughter will 'forget' to do important things, like take care of the mother hen and chick that are in a separate cage from the other ones. . . check all the water buckets, containers and troughs each day...water my 100 pots and veggie seedlings in the veggie garden, feed Major three times a day, take Jock and Honey for walks, and make sure none of the animals get locked inside a building where they can't get to water/food.
It is a lot of work and she has a job milking cows and a boyfriend in town, so I know she will be in a rush and doing the bare minimum and forgetting things@! So I am trying to get daughter number two to help out and maybe stay on the farm for the week. Gotta bribe her with gas money as she is working in town. We leave on Tuesday night, so on Tuesday afternoon, I will be going through the queen hives and taking out any made cells and putting them in the incubator so the girl who works for us can put them in hives while we are away. I have to try to get my daughter to go around with me so I can show her what needs to be done, watered etc, but she has her own agenda and boyfriend is the priority, not mom! So I am also writing out an extensive list along with vet numbers just in case anybody gets sick or hurt...
And I have to move all my valuables into the bedroom which I can lock, so that my favourite things are not "missing" when I get back. There are people in my life and friends of my daughters who I can't trust to keep their hands to themselves. And I am (right now) at the office trying to get all the accounts up to date so my relief worker will not be snowed under while I am lying on the beach with a coconut water. Which reminds me, I also need to text my students and remind them that lessons are cancelled until I get back... Oh boy
I better dash, Wendy
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Call me crazy but I love to see other people happy and succeeding .
Good Evening Friends,
Chris, I love Trinity’s costume. She is a cutie!
Michele, my doctor always schedules my labs a week before my appointment with him. He usually gets them back in two or three days but does the week just to be on the safe side. My insurance doesn’t have a problem with it, thank goodness.
Mary, it sounds like you are enjoying your new home. I’m so happy to hear that!!! (((Hugs)))
Terry, so glad you have light again. Woo Hoo……
Sharon, I’m so sorry to hear that a long time “friend” decided to tell someone your personal business. I don’t blame you for being mad at all, but I hope you can be mad and let it go so it doesn’t take up your time or energy. I’m glad your brother is able to continue with life. ((((Hugs))))
Katla, I think it’s a great idea for you to visit the kids after Thanksgiving and then again after the first of the year. Hopefully your DD will understand that your DH needs some amount of privacy and not wanting to intrude.
Terry, if the antidepressants aren’t doing the job why not discuss it with your doctor. Maybe it’s time for a change. Know we are here for you.
Rye, what a cute Cubs fan.
Heather, it sounds like a lovely day with lunch and the food find.
Allie, glad you made it safely. I hope you don’t get too tired from all the activities. Take care of yourself.
Katla, I’m glad your DGD is out of the hospital and didn’t have a bad stay.
to all the Newbies. Come often and join in the chat. This thing works!! Please sign your post with what you want to be called. It makes it easier for us to respond to you. Also a location is great, be it specific or general. We are happy to have you join us.
I think I mentioned that I am in charge of planning the Christmas party for the Women of the Moose. Part of that involves favors of some type for all the ladies. Today at Ollies I got scented candles for everyone. I bought 35 in assorted scents so they can trade around if they don’t like the one they get. DH went with me so he helped load them in the car. Now I need to get them out, remove the price tags and wrap them or maybe just put them in gift bags. Anyway, I’m glad that is done. Congrats to all that are staying on plan and making positive progress.
Sending love, good thoughts and cool sunshine to all of you. And [url=http://yoursmiles.org/t-
I Love you
DJ
Myrtle Beach, SC
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leanerstrongerhealthier: Welcome!
Mary: Happy Birthday!
Margaret: I like your ideas. I'll see how things go from here, but I'm not letting DH rain on my parade. :noway:
Wendy: Luckily I have to groom the horse before I ride, but there is no trailer work as we always stay at the stable. There is a covered arena and trails are just down the hill. The saddle is light. I couldn't lift my teacher's saddle because it was a heavy roping saddle, but Arrow's owner is about my age and she has a cordura saddle which is much lighter and easier to use than a leather saddle .:bigsmile:
Rori: Thanks for your kind words and congratulations on your progress!!!
We're ordering a medic-alert bracelet for DGD and let her choose between two. She chose pink and is very happy with it. The website was closed for the night, but DH will get it on its way in the morning.
Katla in beautiful NW Oregon
"The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another." - William James
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Mary Happy Birthday hope you enjoyed your day. Did you eat you "baby's first birthday cake" with your hands0
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Mary ... Happy Birthday!
Regarding dishwashers ... I didn't have one until 2013. In 2013, my husband and I housesat for one of my bosses, and she had one. I loved it!! So when we moved into a house about 6 weeks later, we made sure it had a dishwasher, and we've had one in every house we've lived in since.
Up till 2013, I figured that there were only 2 of us ... what would we need a dishwasher for? And wouldn't it be a waste if there were only half a load each day?
But then I discovered that after dinner, I can quickly rinse some of the dishes (not all need it) and pop them into the dishwasher, and if it isn't full, I can wait to start it till the next day or one after, so I can do full loads. Plus a quick rinse takes a fraction of the time it took me to wash the dishes. Plus when I put them into the dishwasher, even if I'm not going to run the dishwasher that day, they are off the counter and out of the sink. My kitchen looks neat and tidy. My after dinner clean up is no time at all now.
And when it comes to unloading it, I often do that while waiting for the kettle to boil for my evening tea. I might only unload half of it in that time, but that's OK, I'll be back to boil the kettle for another cup of tea in an hour or so, and will finish unloading then.
Regarding lollies ... we get bags of them, year round, for cycling. We've discovered that they are a better choice than gels on our rides ... more convenient, less messy.
When we run events, we buy several large bags of lollies, divide them up, and hand out small baggies to each of the participants. Of course there are always some left over which we use on our rides.
And ... they're recommended for my university exams. The first few exams I had, I didn't bring any lollies because I didn't see the point. Then my last exam was a big 3-hour thing, and I figured I'd try jelly beans ... what a difference! Instead of fading halfway through the exam, and going blank on questions I should have known, etc. etc., I was full speed ahead the whole way through.
So today, I brought a small baggie of lollies from the collection we got for the event we ran last weekend, and munched on them all the way through the exam.
BTW - these are the gummy lollies. Some are like gummy bears and other animal shapes. Some are similar to that but filled with a jam-like filling. One of my favourite is a very sweet banana lolly that melts in the mouth.
Regarding my exam ... I wrote it today. Thank goodness that's done! I've got a break of just over 2 months now. It seemed to go well ... so hard to tell ... but I answered all the questions with what I hope are the right answers. And hopefully I got all the points my instructor was looking for.
Very, very, very tired now. All week this week I've had less than 6 hours of sleep each night, and last night I had 5 hours. I need at least 6.5 hours a night to feel functional and usually I get about 7/night.
Terry ... when I start feeling like that, I like going for long brisk walks, bicycle rides that push me, and things like that. Also sometimes just doing something different helps ... like going canoeing, or hiking up the local mountain.
I also found that going off Nexium helped me a lot! Plus also making sure to take magnesium, B12, Vit D, Evening Primrose Oil, and several others.
I was a bit concerned I was taking too much in the way of vitamins and minerals, but had bloodwork done to test that about a month ago, and my vitamin and mineral levels are right in the middle of the normal range, right where they should be.
Oh and also salt. I tried cutting way, way back on salt thinking salt was bad ... and that was not good for me at all! Now I salt everything in sight ... and again, my electrolyte levels are right in the middle of the normal range.
Why was your power out for so long? Sorry, I think I missed that bit ... been sort of preoccupied.
Safe travels to everyone travelling, moving, etc.
Machka in Oz2
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