WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JANUARY 2018
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Heather, you should be an Events Planner. You have such clever ideas and attention to those little details that turn something ordinary into something fantastic. You put your imagination to good use and create wonderful memories for those you love.
Lanette, thanks so much for that link. For those of you who haven't checked it out, the link details a scientific study done on 10 people with Alzheimers. They were able to reverse it in 9 cases. The 10th case was too far gone. In the 9 successful cases, this is what they did on the whole, each person doing things slightly differently: They changed to a low grain/low glycemic diet, ate blueberries, curcurmin (turmeric), coconut oil, fish oil, reduced stress through yoga, meditation or music, increased exercise, enhanced sleep with melatonin, fasted for 12 hour stretches from dinner through to a late breakfast, and added supplements including: CoQ10, Resvertrol, Progesterone, Ashwaghanda and Bacopa Monniera. They all increased their veggies and fruits and quit eating processed foods and ate wild fish or took fish oil or DHA/EPA or DHEA. Sounds healthy to me!
I did go on the garden ramble with my bestie yesterday. We carried umbrellas and waited for the heavier showers to pass. We had morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea together and talked talked talked. Did our own personal garden judging competition, LOL and had a whale of a time! Took away some good ideas.
Today I am heading into the office to do accounts, then I am driving two and half hours to stay with my daughter for her birthday and see her new home (her MIL) house. Will stay the night and attend a birthday dinner at a local restaurant. Have just enough money for gas and dinner, if I am careful!
My card declined at the supermarket yesterday and I had to pay my cash and put half the groceries back. SOOOOO embarrassing! The insurance company had direct debited $250 out of our account that I had planned to spend on groceries. I LOVE insurance companies-NOT! But this is life insurance if my hubby dies, so I won't cancel it. He's not the healthiest man! I do try and encourage him to make better choices but he is an Irish man and loves his beers and fatty roast meats. His dad was an alcoholic and died of complications after a stroke at 63. But of course, men never see the writing on the wall until it's too late.
I am SOOOO looking forward to today. I love travelling, seeing new places and doing something out of routine! I will put my walking shoes in and find new places to walk on the way, and tomorrow as well. I am an explorer at heart. A wanderer.
Wendy 7 -
Today is Answer Your Cat's Questions Day!
"If you’re a cat person, you’ll no doubt wonder what your cat is thinking from time to time. What unsolved mysteries does your tabby ponder, hmm? Answers Your Cat’s Questions Day is a chance to find out, and to answer some of the big questions. Take some time and attempt to work out what questions your cat is asking, and make a concerted effort to fill in the blanks." Riiiight. I think the only question my cats ponder is when I'm going to feed them again.
Blessings and a happy new year to you all!
-Yvonne in TX
LOL! Too true!
You were missed, so sorry to hear about your father and glad to hear you are taking care of yourself!0 -
Hi I’m back to MFP after 6 years away. How do I join this group?3
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Kate UK 0
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lorig_2000 - you've joined just by posting. Not a group, but a thread, which will start clean once more at the beginning of February. They're a great group. Just tell us what name you'd like to be called by, and a general or specific location.
Vic in Missouri - welcome, as well!
I'm taking a brain-break from all the grants, and because my 3 p.m. meeting got postponed to 5 p.m., I've got time to breathe for a minute. The days do just fly by when I'm so busy, which makes me happy. Not so happy about a 5 p.m. meeting, but it could be worse.
Lisa in NC3 -
You are in just by posting!
Carol from GA3 -
Hi ladies. Well 60+ pages ago everyone was wishing me success with starting over, and here I go again. Last week I was just overwhelmed and ate way too much,, but as they say each day is another chance to start over, so that's what I'm doing today. I don't know why but I almost get paralyzed I guess with anxiety or maybe depression, I have no idea, but just can't accomplish anything when I feel that way.
Today is a snow day. The immediate area is getting all kinds of different amounts of snow, from almost nothing to I just heard 9". Depends on what side of a line you are on. DD#2 is in Sioux City and they are having a blizzard there. Everything here is shut down. The snow is beautiful, but wet and heavy, so I will be wrestling with the snow blower later on.
DH is doing well. He started violin lessons (I think I may have told you that). He used to play with the Phoenix symphonette (youth symphony), but hasn't played in about 20 years. He's been wanting to pick it back up and there is a guy there who owns music studios and teaches, so they got together. He also found a trainer, so he is getting some help with physical fitness. We are both glad the shut down appears to be over; when the corrections officers get furloughed, the inmates are locked down, so no mail, no phone, no email. He does have email now and that's really nice. He's going to a 12 step group now too. He's also in toastmasters and is taking a math class (not sure why he picked that one...it's called Joy of Math...bleh).
Well I best get up and accomplish something with my free day. I took a long nap this morning after reading the paper, so now it's time to be productive! Always lots to do, so there is no shortage of things to occupy me.
Take care and stay warm if you are in the snow's path! Meg from snowy Omaha5 -
I'm in.
January/February resolutions--
No refined sugar (and as few as possible refined carbs) on weekdays. Maybe a glass of wine, but mostly save alcohol for weekend.
And no going crazy on weekend, just allowing small treats.
The last 6 years of my weight management have been brutal. I've got to turn things around! But my body doesnt respond like it did at age 40!3 -
This is the first three verses of The Address to a Haggis. It is an eight verse poem. We usually read these, in a Scottish accent, and then the last verse. At the appropriate moment in the third verse you plunge your large carving knife (dagger) into the haggis.
The translation is there.
Wendy - That is something I have considered from time to time, when my writing wasn't going so well. I am able to easily envisage sequences and detail. And pitfalls. However, I have a tendency towards perfectionism and can easily drive myself nuts. I also have a reputation for long, excellent meals etc and I am shying away from the expectation as it is too much of a burden, now my writing is serious again.The last twice we had guests we went to the local pub! I still provided cocktails and nibbles before and homemade truffles when we got back.
My motto for years has been DON'T LET THE PERFECT BE THE ENEMY OF THE GOOD. I have to stick to that to avoid it driving me mad.
Yvonne - so sorry to hear about your dad. I suppose the only blessing was that it was quick. But such a shock! (((HUGS)))
Much love, Heather UK xxxxxxx3 -
Hi ladies,
Lisa, that’s wonderful news about the warehouse paperwork. Good start to the week.
Heather, good news about the potential building. Congrats on the c25K!
Karen, glad to hear the new job went well.
Penny, cute pic!
Allie, I’m not surprised that you didn’t sleep. I’m sure your dad dying was quite a shock. Hope your brother behaves himself. If not, just walk away.
Tere, sorry to hear your college classmate passed on Saturday. So sad that she lost hope. Yeah on the 10 lbs! That’s wonderful. Enjoy your company.
Rye, sorry you still aren’t feeling wall. This has been a bad year for colds and flu.
Yvonne, I’m sorry to hear about your dad. I’m sure you took good care of him at the end and make his transition peaceful. (((Hugs)))
Vic, welcome!
Lorig_2000, you joined the group when you posted. Just tell us a little about yourself and what name you would like to use.
Got up this morning and did my 1- min kettlebell exercises. But found out doing it isn’t he a.m. isn’t going to work as I got so sweaty that I didn’t have time to cool down before I had to shower and get ready for work. Looks like I’ll have to do it after work instead.
Eating going well so far today which feels good. I do feel like I want to eat, like I did when I first started with MFP but I know that will be away over time. Going to have to just push through. I’d like to get below 200 again before my birthday in February. I only must lose 3 lbs so I should be able to do that.
?Well, got to get back to work.
Terry in VT
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Heather wrote "Good news on the Burns Night front. I texted my brother and his wife and they said they are arriving at 6 pm Thursday. Plus they are back on the booze! So they will be able to toast the haggis when I stab it! Marvellous. I've got to go out tomorrow to get "neeps and tatties", and cream and chives to make the whisky sauce. Dessert is homemade raspberry sorbet/ice cream with superthin biscuits and starter will be nibbles in the living room of homemade yogurt cheese and smoked salmon on my Volkornbrot that I got from Lidl. I bought some beautiful cocktail napkins for that in a silver and blue "mermaid scales" pattern. For the table I have a red tartan runner and red napkins. And two "wee Jimmy" hats for the men to wear. I have my bagpipe music downloaded.
Friday I will do my exercises and my day 3 week 4 run before setting off to London for the SingalongaSoundofMusic.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxx "
My dear Heather, if I did not have to drive to Denver on Thursday for my sis's service on Friday, I believe I would be headed to your house. That sounds like a magnificent celebration!!! You are definitely in your element as a hostess.
Janetr OKC2 -
Lisa: We will leave home on the 25th, spend the night in a hotel near the airport and fly to Illinois the next morning. We have a lovely woman coming to stay in our house and take care of our dog. :bigsmile:
Yvonne in TX: Welcome back! I'm sorry for the loss of your dad.
Meg: Nice to have you check in. Stay warm!
Heather: Enjoy Burns Night and your guests. :bigsmile:
I made it to yoga and feel better because of it, but I wore regular jeans and they are not up to the job of allowing flexibility. I don't recommend them for yoga wear. :noway: :ohwell:
Katla in beautiful NW Oregon
"Normally I'm quite normal . . ." The Gods Must be Crazy
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Yvonne - I'm so sorry to hear about your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Meg - The way I see it, each meal is a chance to start over. Don't let one bad meal derail your day.
lorig_2000 - Welcome
Vic in Missouri - Welcome
tigerblue - Welcome
Lisa - Glad the warehouse appears to be on track! Great news and a great relief to not stress about money.
Tere - Condoleances on the the loss of your friend.
Terry - Yeah for being so close to onederland again! You can do it. I have 3 lbs to hit my mini goal by Feb 2. We can do it!
Heather - Glad your Burns Night celebration is coming together!
Rye - Feel better soon!
Okie in the TX Hill Country3 -
(((Allie, Terry, Yvonne, Janet, Becca)))
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Hi ladies. Well 60+ pages ago everyone was wishing me success with starting over, and here I go again. Last week I was just overwhelmed and ate way too much,, but as they say each day is another chance to start over, so that's what I'm doing today. I don't know why but I almost get paralyzed I guess with anxiety or maybe depression, I have no idea, but just can't accomplish anything when I feel that way.
Today is a snow day. The immediate area is getting all kinds of different amounts of snow, from almost nothing to I just heard 9". Depends on what side of a line you are on. DD#2 is in Sioux City and they are having a blizzard there. Everything here is shut down. The snow is beautiful, but wet and heavy, so I will be wrestling with the snow blower later on.
DH is doing well. He started violin lessons (I think I may have told you that). He used to play with the Phoenix symphonette (youth symphony), but hasn't played in about 20 years. He's been wanting to pick it back up and there is a guy there who owns music studios and teaches, so they got together. He also found a trainer, so he is getting some help with physical fitness. We are both glad the shut down appears to be over; when the corrections officers get furloughed, the inmates are locked down, so no mail, no phone, no email. He does have email now and that's really nice. He's going to a 12 step group now too. He's also in toastmasters and is taking a math class (not sure why he picked that one...it's called Joy of Math...bleh).
Well I best get up and accomplish something with my free day. I took a long nap this morning after reading the paper, so now it's time to be productive! Always lots to do, so there is no shortage of things to occupy me.
Take care and stay warm if you are in the snow's path! Meg from snowy Omaha
Meg I'm like you in that I get paralyzed and feel some anxiety sometimes to the point where I feel like crying. Food has such a pull. I sometimes feel panicky and have to do some deep breathing. My food is very much linked to my emotions and sometimes I get overwhelmed. When this happens, I try to go do something that will shift my mind to something else. I just keep telling myself that this will pass and it does.3 -
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Hi ladies,
Lisa, that’s wonderful news about the warehouse paperwork. Good start to the week.
Heather, good news about the potential building. Congrats on the c25K!
Karen, glad to hear the new job went well.
Penny, cute pic!
Allie, I’m not surprised that you didn’t sleep. I’m sure your dad dying was quite a shock. Hope your brother behaves himself. If not, just walk away.
Tere, sorry to hear your college classmate passed on Saturday. So sad that she lost hope. Yeah on the 10 lbs! That’s wonderful. Enjoy your company.
Rye, sorry you still aren’t feeling wall. This has been a bad year for colds and flu.
Yvonne, I’m sorry to hear about your dad. I’m sure you took good care of him at the end and make his transition peaceful. (((Hugs)))
Vic, welcome!
Lorig_2000, you joined the group when you posted. Just tell us a little about yourself and what name you would like to use.
Got up this morning and did my 1- min kettlebell exercises. But found out doing it isn’t he a.m. isn’t going to work as I got so sweaty that I didn’t have time to cool down before I had to shower and get ready for work. Looks like I’ll have to do it after work instead.
Eating going well so far today which feels good. I do feel like I want to eat, like I did when I first started with MFP but I know that will be away over time. Going to have to just push through. I’d like to get below 200 again before my birthday in February. I only must lose 3 lbs so I should be able to do that.
?Well, got to get back to work.
Terry in VT
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Thanks for the reply. You can use Lori. I’m 58, live in Calgary AB. I work as an Admin assistant so I’m in front of a computer for 9 hours a day. I just gave up on WW so came back to MFP after 6 years away from it. How do you start a post using an IPad that stays in the group?0
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Terry, congrats on getting your kettlebell workout in first thing in the morning making it a priority and starting the day with a WIN. Studies have shown over and over that people who exercise first thing in the morning are much more successful at sticking to it, rather than those who try to fit it in later in the day, when things crop up and they have used up all their energy. So, my humble suggestion to you, is to set your clock a little earlier, every day try to get up ten minutes earlier, until you have enough time to squeeze your workout in and cool down and shower before your angelic presence is due at work. It may mean going to bed a little earlier each night as well. To achieve your health goals, it is worth it. Wendy 3
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