WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MAY 2018

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  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,517 Member
    Did hula hoop for 5 minutes, held my plank for 3 minutes then took the extremepump class. The plan for tomorrow is to do a Kathy Smith Power Walk for Weight Loss DVD.

    Kim – your goddaughter sounds amazing

    Penny – your meal look scrumptious

    Went to ceramics tonight. When we go tomorrow I should be able to finish my portion of the mushroom and finishing up one of the seahorses. Then I guess I’ll start on my snail. I already have one but this is a different mold. I really wish there were more large ceramics to be able to do.

    Tuesday here: Did Kathy Smith’s Power walk for Weight Loss DVD. The plan for tomorrow is to take the deep water class.

    Plan to go out and spread mulch today. Rummikub tonight

    Heather – what a mess this selling your house has been! I do hope it works out this time

    KJ – this is the first time I’ve ever heard of pizza at a wedding. Guess anything is possible. I couldn’t believe someone from Pete’s family wore flip flops (the kind you buy at WalMart for 98 cents) to their wedding! So I guess anything’s possible.

    Last night at mahjongg one lady brought some of this chocolate truffle pie. It WAS very rich, Vince will love it. I only had ½ a piece. A brought chocolate beet muffins since one of the gals gave us beets. You can’t even taste the beets in them so I’ll probably make them for Vince and just not tell him that there are beets in them.

    Trish – I’m trying to go thru as much as I can and get rid of things exactly because I know the kids won’t care about some of the things

    Marcelyn – congrats, congrats, and more congrats on your anniversary and good news

    Corachos – welcome

    Dana – I hope Dolly gets better fast. When our furbabies are sick, we are sick

    NYKaren – feel better fast

    Kate – gorgeous view!

    Better post this before I run out of time. Off to put down more mulch

    Michele in NC
  • margaretturk
    margaretturk Posts: 5,252 Member
    Kim I bought two composting bins at Aldi's last year. I put in mostly kitchen scraps some leaves and grass. Never any meat some egg shells though. I am using the stuff at the bottom this year. I also make a huge pile of our leaves. I try to mulch some of them with our lawn mower before putting them in. I used the compost from my leaves last year along this hedge I am trying to save. If a weed has gone to seed I do not put it in my compost I toss the seed head in the trash. I do try to get them before they go to seed. Not always possible. My piles are not hot enough. I do this with creeping charlie too even if it has not gone to seed because it propagates by runners.
  • ryenday
    ryenday Posts: 1,540 Member
    edited May 2018
    Gardening, mulch, compost etc. To me that all means dirt/soil. Dirt/soil means black dirt underneath my fingernails that won’t clean out even with soaking. I’m like that Charles Shultz peanuts character: Pig Pen. I seem to be a dirt magnet. I am constantly washing my hands, yet they always seem to be dirty.

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    Doing that Fast Mimicking diet again this week. My third round this year. (I plan on two more times in 2018). These ‘fasts’ are hopefully to improve my health - for me weight loss is an appreciated side effect. Essentially a FMV is (eating a strictly controlled diet for 5 days at under: 725 calories, with 9% protein (16 grams), 44% fat (35 grams), and 47% carbohydrates (85 grams).)

    Victor Longo’s (longevity researcher out of some Calif University) book “The Longevity Diet” recommends these ‘fasts’ (2 to 6 a year) and a Mediterranean diet the rest of the time for people under the age of 70 who are looking to support healthier old age.

    My diet contains too much red meat and potatoes to quality as Mediterranean. But other than those two staples which I will not give up without better proof that they are bad for me (like cigarette smoking is bad for you level proof) it is pretty close.

    Our Mother’s day dinner went well even though I managed everything badly beforehand. The sliced up thumb injury will keep me out of the pool for some time while it heals, tho. MiL and BiL mostly put their bickering aside for the day, thank heavens.

    I have some enterprise level mandatory training before my regular work shift today, so on the run now.

    Have a good day all.

    Rye in TX

    (Hoping Yvonne is well)
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,693 Member
    Went out with DH to buy fruit and vegetables and stopped by at the fish shop. Amongst other things I bought a frozen octopus to cook! I have never cooked one before, but I know I can do it in the IP. An adventure. It's in the freezer right now, waiting for a day I feel strong.
    In the pub after yoga my teacher, a friend and I all talked about my book and the abuse they had suffered as children all came out. My teacher is thinking of confronting her abuser (a family member). Time's up!!
    Beautiful day here, but Kate's pool looks mighty fine.
    Love Heather UK XXXXXX
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,247 Member
    yesterdays stats

    bike ride hm 2 gym- 7.56min, 131mhr, 12.1amph. 1.5mi= 72c
    apple watch- 60c
    ROWING MACHINE- 20min, 50aw, 96ahr, 113mhr, 3136meters= 100c
    apple watch- 144c
    STAIRSTEPPER- 20min, 75floors, lvl6, 1194steps, 116ahr, 125mhr= 147c
    apple watch- 174c
    floor exerc- 14.44min, 4sets of 10ea, 84ahr, 98mhr, 8diff exercises= 52c
    apple watch- 82c
    bike ride gym 2 dome- 5.06min, 126mhr, 17.3amph, 1.4mi= 42c
    apple watch- 46c
    bike ride puy to sumn sta- 14.08min, 12.9amph, 119ahr, 147mhr, 3mi= 138c
    apple watch- 117c
    jog sumn sta 2 wk- 4.41min, 155mhr, 145ahr, 9.04min mi, .5mi= 58c
    apple watch- 53c
    jog wk 2 sumn sta- 4.18min, 9.29min mi, 150mhr, .4mi= 69c
    apple watch- 59c
    bike ride puy 2 hm- 51.28min, 11.5amph, 151mhr, 9.8mi= 516c
    apple watch- 456c

    total cal 1194
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    edited May 2018
    Heather: "In the pub after yoga my teacher, a friend and I all talked about my book and the abuse they had suffered as children all came out. My teacher is thinking of confronting her abuser (a family member). Time's up!!"

    I hope your yoga teacher finds a very good advisor to help her if she goes forward with confronting her abuser. I think she should have someone with her for her support during the confrontation. I picture both denial and anger from the abuser as likely possibilities. I think your book has the potential of helping thousands of men & women who've suffered with similar situations when they were too young to defend themselves. I can't say how much I admire your courage to write and share the story.

    Katla
  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,303 Member
    B) I’ll post more later. Shots then trip to town today.

    RV Rita
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    I made gluten free biscuits for DH's birthday breakfast. The flavor was good enough but they had lousy texture that reminded me of hardtack or hockey pucks. :embarassed: I hope next time is better. :ohwell:
  • coastalgosgal
    coastalgosgal Posts: 2,900 Member
    Hello ladies, hope every has a good day!
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  • margaretturk
    margaretturk Posts: 5,252 Member
    They just showed an episode of Unforgotten last night that dealt with three people a woman, man, and immigrant who all suffered abuse. The detective decided not to pursue criminal chargers on the three because all had suffered enough. The woman had been molested by her father. Hard episode to watch, but helps us understand how devastating abuse is.

    I agree with the others here Heather I admire how much courage you have for coming forward.

    I also agree that if you are going to try to confront an abuser in a non counselling setting to not do it alone. There is a reason not to trust that person.
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,247 Member
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  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,412 Member
    edited May 2018
    Katla. I know one secret - avoid drop biscuits; roll the dough & use a round cookie cutter, then place the biscuits with their edges touching. Other people probably know other hints concerning leavening agents & types of flour that enhance success.

    <3 Karen in Virginia
  • coastalgosgal
    coastalgosgal Posts: 2,900 Member
    Exercised well today! Pushed myself in the weight room, then walked next to a lady that walks so fast, but I did too! Mostly walked 3.5 but averaged out to 2.9 for the 30 minutes. Did 1.8 miles, and lost 160 calories.

    In our haste moving, I paid the Dish people twice, and our Spectrum phone and internet nothing! Oopsy! Got that figured out!

    Our bill for gas heating was only $70 and out of fear, we took out $100 this month to help with next month, thinking it was going to be really high. It was a nice surprise!I

    Take care all!
    Rebecca
  • 1948Peachy
    1948Peachy Posts: 1,511 Member
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  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,517 Member
    Made chocolate bran muffins, went out and spread some mulch. We got the other half of the front of the house and then entire side done. Tomorrow (or whenever it doesn’t rain) we’ll do the area between the house and the detached garage. That won’t take much mulch at all. We’re going to have LOTS and LOTS left over. Now heating up what I’m going to take to rummikub.

    Katla – happy birthday to your dh. Good for you getting that weight off.

    Michele in NC
    Who needs to burl her hair and get ready for Rummikub
  • lilnoramitchellandre
    lilnoramitchellandre Posts: 144 Member
    Enjoyed the video of 'life after death and coming back'.

    Really enjoyed the scuba pixs/video - what color are those lace fans under water? I found a piece of one when we were walking on a beach and could not remember.

    Honor's Day at school for HS - Middle Granddaughter got 4 'highest grade' awards; so she has decided that 'next year' she can do even better. WOW! She has become our oldest granddaughter - just with a different name. She is outstanding and so beautiful, too.

    Just hanging today, other than Honor's Day. I put on 1/2 pound since my last weigh-in; but, I had not been keeping up with what I was eating. Bought some protein shakes at GNC, Buy one, get one for 1/2 price; so I picked out vanilla, strawberry cream, banana cream, and for the life I me cannot think of the other. They had several. Had a milk chocolate which I might try next time. I like milk chocolate; but, not so much dark chocolate in a drink. Protein bars. Bought 2 at GNC to try. Pretty good; but, were about the same price as i had been paying; bigger, and more calories. I've been on a 'lemon' kick and I know I need to stop that. My poor teeth will be 'on edge' for weeks.

    Liked the quote about decluttering. I've done a lot; but, not nearly as much has my sister would do if I allowed her to do so. We just don't have the same décor. Mine runs along the lines of 'hunting cabin/early attic/late basement and hers is more pristine. Not that I don't like her house; but, it wouldn't suit Louis' needs and desires. They living room in for company; the kitchen/sunroom/den is for any other time. I love her painted cabinets and I want to have mine painted; but, Louis is so tired of painting by the time he gets home, he certainly does not want it to be something he has to do around here.

    Other than that, not much happening around here. Carol, I sleep with a night guard; broke one biting through it, the 2nd one Tami and Mallory's dog came into the room and took it out of the case (broke case and chewed it up). I sanded off the edges; but, it never fit as tight. Had the 3rd one made and the dentist gave me the cast and told me to 'keep up with it' so that if I needed another one, they would not have to redo the casts. No problem.

    Three more months and we'll be seeing DYS, DDnL#2, and oldest youngest DGD. We're going to sit down and figure out other times for us to go out there and visit. Will has made it 'crystal clear' that he wants 'nothing' to do with his DSnL, therefore there is no reason to come home and besides Mallory's visitation is so screwy that it would just be better if we come out there.

    Chow!
    Lenora
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,247 Member
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  • GodMomKim
    GodMomKim Posts: 3,703 Member
    Hi Gals,

    Karen – my guess about your compost is you are not getting enough browns – browns are paper products, leaves, shredded hay, (think things that crinkle when you squeeze them) an ideal compost is 60% green, 40% brown – but that is crazy! Measuring compost to a specific % means no one will do backyard composting – so take a garbage can with a lid, and put in it your shredded material, your dry leaves, and when you put in your greens just scoop out a sorta similar amount of browns…. And you should be good to go. The combo of greens and browns help the tempurature get high enough to kill weed seeds.

    I have an embroidery client who is a district manager of Starbucks, he is a black man and was over today dropping off some aprons to be personalized and we had a super interesting conversation about the incident in Philly with the Starbucks manager calling the police on the black men at Starbucks. The company is doing a huge amount of internal training, coaching, counseling on biases be they color, gender orientation, or even to things like homeless at their stores. It was heart warming to hear of a company that big taking on the issue of bias in such a serious and complete way.


    Smiles

    Kim from N. California
  • Poerava14
    Poerava14 Posts: 1,091 Member
    Kate: That pool looks so inviting.

    Heather    : Add me to the legions here hoping your property sells and all the stars align to make your move to Hove a reality.

    Marcelyn: That is an amazing video. Diving in Belize is on my bucket list.

    Kim: Your trip to Boston sounds amazing. So thoughtful of you to start printing some of your brother's photos. :'(

    Lenora: Decluttering feels great, doesn't it?

    Cheri    : Beautiful blankets, and I love the poem.

    DH and I are packing for a short holiday to the Poconos. We leave on Thursday morning, and have a bunch of little details to tie up. Our friends have a lake house which they are tearing down this August to make room for the dream home they will build and live in full time when he retires. My friend is a wonderful cook and loves to party. I am going to be challenged to manage calories and stay AF. They do have 3 large poodles, so may channel Barbie and take frequent and long walks with the dogs. B)

    Stay well friends. We can do this.
    Rori
    Colorado Foothills
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,086 Member
    Well 41 percent battery on my phone and our power is out ...who knows when we will get it back on.trudy my friend here and I had a blast tonight invited some of the older ladies in for cocktails in the dark with candles and flashlights,off to bed now.
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,247 Member
    stats for the day
    rode to work after the gym workout today

    bike ride hm 2 gym- 8.15min, 118mhr, 11.6amph. 1.5mi= 65c
    apple watch- 58c
    MANUAL TREADMILL- 8.43min, 109ahr, 129mhr .5mi= 62c
    apple watch- 76c
    ARM SPIN MACHINE/standup- 15min, 110ahr, 119mhr= 82c
    apple watch- 86c
    ARM SPIN MACHINE- 5min, 35arpm, 32aw, 119mhr, .88mi= 33c
    apple watch- 34c
    bike ride gym 2 sumn sta- 53.17min, 120ahr, 142mhr, 13.4amph, 11.9mi= 449c
    apple watch- 459c
    jog sumn sta 2 wk- 4.44min, 149mhr, 138ahr, 9.09min mi, .5mi= 52c
    apple watch- 52c
    jog wk 2 sta- 4.08min, 9.10min mi, 118ahr, 149mhr, .4mi= 52c
    apple watch- 51c
    bike ride dome 2 hm- 17.14min, 9.1amph, 128ahr, 152mhr, 2.6mi= 181c
    apple watch- 152c

    total cal 974

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