WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MARCH 2018
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LOL! Beth! Laughing at your comment to Mary's comment about "testicle toss"! Many a time have I thought it would be nice to gather those things and toss them away. Far, far, away!
Leslie, was the name of the Tasmanian lady with the daughter with cancer. Thanks, Suekeuhn48. I know Re is doing well, as we have friended each other on this site. She is still losing and exercising regularly. I miss Leigh from France!
Well, one step forward, two steps back. Made one or two (or five or six) poor choices last week and paid the piper when I stepped on the scale yesterday. Lesson learned. No boot needed, Pip. After a day of kicking myself, I logged on here and like some psychic group/hive mind you are all talking about eating the same meals to avoid "straying". Hello. That was like one big boot to the kiester right there! Thank you!
Yoga this morning. I better go. ttfn xoxoxo KJ (Kelly)8 -
Good morning,
Daffodils in bloom at end of our drive, yet snow on them this morning.
I agree with not changing times. I don't care which hours, but the changes hurt me. I am sure running on empty yesterday most of work day didn't help. I was exhausted last night. Steady string of customers and phones from 1145-3. I finally ate my cottage cheese and pineapple at 3 while helping a customer. I apologized and explained it was lunch. They were understanding. I helped my husband after dinner with more brake work. Forced myself to get my steps. Was in bed before 10 and slept until 6. Feeling better this morning!
Barbie and Jake- good thoughts for you.
North easters- stay safe and warm. My thoughts are with y'all also.
Kylia a little overwhelmed in Ohio6 -
Just starting to fight the good fight of over eating. Trying to balance the food/cardio/weight triangle, not at all sure what to focus on first to drop the stone I want to lose. Logging my intake, am over eating a number of days. My attitude to excercise is my greatest asset.
Hey ho, here we go!
I need more Vit A apparently, didn't realise how under educated about nutrients I am. Where in Jupiter do I get Vit A from. I'll google it, unless someone can kindly reply.
Cheers all,
Angela in North East England.5 -
morning ladies
we are supposed get a foot of snow again,... but we are going to work. my son stayed overnight and he just left to walk to work .. I am done with snow!!!5 -
I woke up extra early this morning possibly because of a racing brain about packing and traveling today. My regular morning walking friend has a breakfast meeting today so I won't be meeting up with her and that allows me to take the dogs earlier than usual and have more time later for all that has to be done before we leave. We board Bernie at a cat only boarding place about 20 minutes west of our house and the dogs go the vet which is about 20 minutes east of us. I have to deliver the pets so Jake can continue his plan of staying away from people before his surgery. Then I have to change the sheets so he'll come home from the hospital to clean sheets.
Becca, I am thinking of you and your hubby as you prepare for travel to the big city and his surgery.
Michele, sorry to hear about your dragonfly. Thank you for all the kind thoughts for Jake's surgery.
This is what I'll be doing a lot of in the hospital
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amluckhurst wrote: »I need more Vit A apparently, didn't realise how under educated about nutrients I am. Where in Jupiter do I get Vit A from. I'll google it, unless someone can kindly reply.
Cheers all,
Angela in North East England.
This might help:
https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/vitamin-a
https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminA-HealthProfessional/
And do be careful, especially if you decide to take a supplement. There are some serious side effects of consuming too much Vit A.
I take a Vit A supplement from time to time, but usually only for a week or two at a time, and then I go off for several months.
Machka in Oz2 -
Barbie and Becca - safe travels and best wishes to your DH's for successful surgeries.
Terry - that necklace is stunning! So glad you were able to spend some time with your DD.
Janetr - Oh my word those eggs are adorable. Have you always been crafty and creative like that or is this a talent you nutured recently?
Regarding eating the same thing - that is pretty much me. Breakfast is just about always a scrambled egg with some type of green wilted in with it or chopped button mushrooms and a slice of Ezekial 4:9 sprouted grain toast. Lunch is leftovers or a bean salad of some type. Supper is always a huge salad of shredded cabbage, often with 1/2 avocado diced up in it. Sometimes add chopped broccoli if I have it. Then I normally pile something like a big spoonful of warm beef stew or Mexican food or whatever is in the fridge. Snacks - walnuts & berries mixed with whole milk organic yogurt and a spoonful of applesauce or hummus & carrots.
THAT is when I'm a good girl. It's good to always have favorite go-to foods around. And Becca said something last week that was very wise - don't think of what you shouldn't eat, think of what you CAN eat and look forward to that!
The allergist said we become allergic to the things we eat all the time. Well, I must be terribly allergic to cabbage then since I've eaten shredded cabbage salads for YEARS. Still crave them every day and the crunch. I've read too much cabbage is bad for the thyroid.
We had a warm day yesterday - up to 73! Allie and Terry and Karen in NY, I'll send it your way
. It's 58 this morning and still in the lower 60's in some areas. Not ready for that warm of weather, lol. Got tomato seeds stuck into starter cups yesterday so spring must be around the corner - in a week as a matter of fact!
Busy day coming up, back to hitting the flooring places for more quotes this morning. Carol, thanks for the insight about Home Depot. We really would prefer to deal with a local company anyhow where the owner is also the installer and not work with subcontractors from who knows where.
Have a wonderful day, ladies! Hugs to all of you!!
Lanette
SW WA State4 -
Good morning! 3
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Welcome to my NO ADDED SUGAR day! I have been on a bad run of craving sugar but today is the day that I say no. That is all.9
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LOL! Beth! Laughing at your comment to Mary's comment about "testicle toss"! Many a time have I thought it would be nice to gather those things and toss them away. Far, far, away!
Leslie, was the name of the Tasmanian lady with the daughter with cancer. Thanks, Suekeuhn48. I know Re is doing well, as we have friended each other on this site. She is still losing and exercising regularly. I miss Leigh from France!
Well, one step forward, two steps back. Made one or two (or five or six) poor choices last week and paid the piper when I stepped on the scale yesterday. Lesson learned. No boot needed, Pip. After a day of kicking myself, I logged on here and like some psychic group/hive mind you are all talking about eating the same meals to avoid "straying". Hello. That was like one big boot to the kiester right there! Thank you!
Yoga this morning. I better go. ttfn xoxoxo KJ (Kelly)
Strapping on the boot just in case u didn’t kick hard enough4 -
Still feeling a bit stiff and sore after Saturday's 300 km (188 mile) bicycle ride. Especially my back where it cramped.
I might be paying a visit to my chiro and maybe also booking a massage. And then, I need to work on my core!!
Machka in Oz
You know your muscles are tight when you just drape your hamstrings over the foam roller and it hurts.
I wasn't even rolling or rocking or doing any of the recommended things ... I was just lying there.
I thought I'd try my foam roller to help me stretch out my hamstrings and back after the weekend's 300 km ride. I think it did help, and I didn't even get to the rolling part.
But then I suspected I'd be tight when I got all excited about being able to touch my knees when I lean forward to do a toe touch.
And I did walk up to visit my chiro, but they were closed over lunch. I will have to try again later in the week.
Machka in Oz2 -
Hey ladies, just want to say that because of health issues I won't be in for a while. Feeling very sad and exhausted. Could really use some prayers and good vibes.
Betty18 -
(((Barbie))) (((Becca)))
Turned in tax info today. Will hopefully get back completed next week.2 -
Betty- (((hugs))) sorry to hear that! I will be praying for good health and strength for you. Check in to let us know how you are doing
Barbie- (((hugs))) thinking of you as you prepare for taking Jake to the hospital.
Another beautiful day here in sunny Arizona! First thing in the morning is the best time to Swing my Kettlebell. I like to make sure I get that done. Today I will be doing my laundry and swim and hot tub while I'm waiting for it to get done. The laundromat is conveniently by the pool! Then we will be meeting up with friends that are going to be leaving and heading back home for the summer. A lot of the couples that we are hanging around with will be leaving during the next couple of weeks. By April usually most of the people that are snowbirds return home.
Have a great day everyone!
Mary from Arizona6 -
At the laundromat, because tomorrow, the day we normally go, is surgery day. Aack! We have to pay for dryers today! That's $1.50 more! I'm such a Pennypincher!
Husband woke me up at 5:30am to get me used to getting up tomorrow morning at 2am!
Today is gassing up the car, get my meds at the grocery store.
Nervous, but everything will be fine.
Becca
Oregon9 -
Hi ladies,
(((Barbie)))
Heather, you are such a good friend and I’m sure she appreciates the company.
Michele, broke dragonfly after all that work. good for you looking at the bright side.
Kelley, I know you will get back on track this week and then the scales will go in the right direction for you. Hang in there.
Kylia, glad you are feeling better.
Allie, I’m done with the snow too but looks like it isn’t done with me yet. Been snowing lightly all morning and I think it will start to stick soon. Boo snow.
Lanette, thanks for sending the nice weather our way.
Coffeeandpie, Yeah for you doing a no sugar day. One day at a time girl.
Machka, hope your muscles fee better soon.
Betty, sending you good thoughts. ((Hug))
(((Becca)))
I’m tracking my food today and bound and determined to get back on track. I know I can…I know I can…I know I can…
Terry in VT awaiting the storm.7 -
Me taking a break from jewelry making. Tony is such a sweetie. Please ignore the thunder thighs. Lol
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Today is Organize Your Home Office Day!
"Still ... the home office can become messy, dusty, cluttered, disorganised and, as a result of this combination, a hindrance to its very purpose. Organize Your Home Office Day counters this chaos by providing the motivation to throw away the trash and shred the unwanted paperwork; recycle those drinks cans and polish the desk; clean the windows, alphabetise your filing system, fill up your stationery reserves, and maybe even get a potted plant to help energise the room even further."
Peach et al - I love food and I'm sure it would get old quickly, but I've often thought the weight loss challenge would be easier if someone just measured out a bowl of people chow for me like I do for the dog. And to be honest, for some meals I'm perfectly happy having the same thing every single day. My breakfast and lunch habits tend to be pretty monotonous. I need to work on getting in more protein at breakfast.
Heather - It was so good of you to sit with your friend during her chemo treatment. That's got to be much better than sitting there with one's own thoughts. I'm sure your visit made the time go faster for her.
Becca - You're right, you've got this! All of your planning ahead will make it so much easier to take care of yourself so you can take care of him.
Joyce - I can and do cook, but the truth is that I'd be happy to eat out every day like you and your husband!
Terry - Philip will occasionally watch The Voice with me, but Project Runway is asking too much of him!
Michele - I'm so sorry to hear about your dragonfly! It's sad to think about the product of all those hours of work and creativity lost, just when you were about ready to present it to the world!
Barbie - Sending good thoughts for you and Jake, and wishing him a perfect procedure and smooth recovery.
Betty - You'll be in our thoughts, and you'll be missed!
Today was the monthly check-in with my health coach. (For those who don't know, my health sharing plan plan requires me to work with a coach until my weight falls within their parameters.) There's really not a lot for us to talk about - I know what I need to do, and I just had to find the motivation to do it. But knowing I'm going to get that monthly call does tend to keep me on track.
I wish I could send today's weather to all of you who are freezing. Yesterday I put a harness on my big Maine coon cat and took him out in the back yard to soak up some glorious sun.
-Yvonne in TX6 -
Peach: I eat the same breakfast nearly every day but the other meals vary. My breakfast is 1/2 C 2% cottage cheese with blueberries and coffee. :flowerforyou:
Heather: Sitting with your friend while she has her chemo is a wonderful & generous gift of your time.
Beth: I've been wondering about the same people. Miriam with Cats left because someone was critical to her about her grandson and girly dress up clothes. I was disappointed when she left the group and haven't heard a thing from her again although I sent her a personal message back then. I don't remember the name of the lady from Tasmania, but I do remember when she left this group to focus on her daughter who was fighting cancer. Sylvia aka Molly Whippet joined an artist's coop to sell her pottery and other handmade items by other artisans. I tried to stay in touch and she wasn't interested at the time. I agree with Sue & also hope they are doing well. 
Rita: I hope you and DH get over your illnesses soon. :flowerforyou:
Becca: I love sappy, feel-good romances, too. (PS--We're not supposed to reveal that we have nice weather here.) :noway: Rain, rain, rain. :devil:
Barbie: Sending good thoughts for a successful procedure for Jake.
Michele: I'm sorry about your broken dragonfly.
Machka: I love the wonderfully complete post about vitamin A. Thank you!!!
Coffee & Pie: I use stevia drops to sweeten my coffee. It is entirely organinc and made from plants. I've come to like it very much. It "sweetens" but not like sugar or artificial sweeteners. I'd say it backs off the bitter edge of coffee. Truvia is not the same thing as stevia although stevia may be an ingredient. It is manufactured & includes some artificial sweeteners.
From the web: "Truvia is made from stevia leaf extract (rebiana), erythritol and natural flavors. ... However, rebiana is certainly not the same thing as stevia. It is a molecule of the stevia plant. Furthermore, according to some researchers, it is 400 times sweeter than sugar.Jan 8, 2015
Truvia Vs Stevia: Which is better? - Medlicker"
https://medlicker.com/809-truvia-vs-stevia-which-is-better
(((Betty AKA Oceanmelody))): Sending good thoughts and prayers your way. Let us know how you're doing when you can. :flowerforyou:
Becca: I'm sending you a personal message. Look for it. (((HUGS)))
Arrow's owner had an unexpected death in the family and has asked me to step up and give him lots of attention. She has others lined up to clean his stall and see to feeding. I plan to be there as often as I can, at least every other day, more often when possible. I wasn't able to be there yesterday, but I'm determined to be there today.
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."
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Just got back from my run. My time was the same, but I had slowed down a bit towards the end because my music was buffering and I was trying to get it to work.
I've restarted the phone and hope that fixes it. Anyway, I DID IT!
Not too bad after yoga and a grocery shopping trip and a hair trim.
I'm now reading Run Fat B!tch Run. It's very funny. She calls herself the Grit Doctor. :laugh: That's my 11th running book.
Obsessed? Moi?
Lots of love, Heather UK xxxxxxx
PS - Much love and best wishes to Barbie and Becca and their husbands. 8 -
Betty sending you strength, peace and healing thoughts we're all with you in spirit, remember to keep us in your pocket 4
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cityjaneLondon wrote: »Just got back from my run. My time was the same, but I had slowed down a bit towards the end because my music was buffering and I was trying to get it to work. I've restarted the phone and hope that fixes it. Anyway, I DID IT!
Not too bad after yoga and a grocery shopping trip and a hair trim.
I'm now reading Run Fat B!tch Run. It's very funny. She calls herself the Grit Doctor. :laugh: That's my 11th running book. Obsessed? Moi?
Lots of love, Heather UK xxxxxxx
PS - Much love and best wishes to Barbie and Becca and their husbands.
Good for you! I love the book's name.
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Barbie & Becca We will all be thinking of you and your husbands as you go through surgery this week!
Betty Thinking of you as you go through a difficult time.
Sunny and cold here today!
Carol in GA3 -
Hi friends. Well I had a good day yesterday, got my exercise in and ate well. By the time I thought about logging in and posting, it was 1030 and I had to get up at 5, so I went to bed! It’s now about noon and I am resting after teaching for four hours straight…0730-1130. Whew!
Hi Becca. What a wonderful thoughtful gift!
Lisa: I’m laughing right along with you! I’m sorry about your knees!
Allie: did you dad have enough in escrow to pay the attorney fees, etc?
Terry: hang in there you can do this! Although I have to say when I first read your post I thought you wrote “Eating still ON the toilet” and I was wondering why! :O
Machka: your ride sounds awesome. Happy Birthday! Love the pics
Barbara AHMOD: Yes micro actions are about all I can manage some days!!!
Kylia: I wish I could find my fitbit! I was obsessive about my steps. I recently charged it, and now it’s lost. I remember taking it out of the charger and putting that away. That is in the right place. I can find the rubber holder for it, but the fitbit is nowhere to be found!
Laura: I hope you feel better soon! I hate changing our clocks!
Betty: I hope you feel better physically and emotionally soon. I’ll be sending good thoughts your way.
Someone mentioned that It’s organize your home office day. OMG you should see my home office! Papers piled everywhere, a huge pile for the shredder, can’t find a thing. So here’s my micro-action. Every time I go in there I will shred a handful of papers.
OK time to get back to teaching. Take care, Meg from sunny Omaha
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Becca- (((hugs))) as you prepare for your husband's surgery tomorrow. My thoughts and prayers will be with you!
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Missing members ... do you all remember the poster from Tasmania (I think) that was a body builder? I can't remember her name. She left after learning her daughter had breast cancer and she would be needed to help her. I've been thinking about her and Mollywhippet and Miriamwithcats ... hoping they're all doing well.
Beth near Buffalo ... where more snow is in the forecast ...
I am a poster from Tasmania who was a body builder.
But I don't have a daughter ... or I should say, I do, by marriage, but she's an adult with a family and I've only met her once.
Machka in Oz
Nope, Machka ... not you! This lady was older I believe... retired ... got very feisty with us ... she followed a eating plan promoted by body builders I believe ... had a dog who passed away .... all these little details and I can't remember her name!! Arghh!!
Sue ... you're right! It was Leslie!!
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fanncy0626 wrote: »Beth- corn hole is commonly known as bean bag toss and testicle toss is the balls that you throw on that ladder type thing. The lady from Tasmania hasn't been on for quite a while! I can't remember her name. Definitely miss the other ladies as well.
My husband explained the corn hole thing ... but neither of us knew what you were referencing with the testicle toss ... thanks for the clarification!! 3 -
Betty ... praying for you and your family ... hugs
Becca and Barbie ... praying also for you and your husbands! Hospitals are incredibly draining for all involved.
While the sun is shining at the moment, we have a weather storm warning for 8-16 inches of heavy wet snow and gusting winds ... sigh ...
Beth near Buffalo4 -
Becca and Barbie - many good thoughts on the wing for you and for Lee and Jake.
Betty - to you as well.
Michele - nice recovery from a bad break...
Busy day at work, always makes the day fly by. Board committee meeting just now over, and they were most pleased with the donation totals from the event that I'm arranging. Not my usual thing, but got lots of help from my counterpart in El Paso, and it always helps when everyone wants things to go well. Makes a stressful thing bearable. Easily 90 hours invested in a 90-minute event. And that's just in my time, not counting everyone else.
Back on the straight and narrow with both eating and exercise, and it's showing on the scale, which is always helpful!
Love y'all,
Lisa with one month left in NC9
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