WOMEN AGES 50 + FOR NOVEMBER 2018

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  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,169 Member
    Stat for the day-

    Slow Spin- 1hr 2min 75ar 69aw 103ahr 13.3mi day- 349c

    Heart rate max was 123 so you know that was an easy workout for me



  • trucker743
    trucker743 Posts: 394 Member
    Barbara, AHMOD - Living as far out as you do, are you ever concerned about medical care being nearby in an emergency? I’d think of moving coastward here if I could reassure myself about that.

    NY Karen, long car rides are how I reconnect w my adult kids or my grands. I’ve made sure to take each of them on a long vacation in their early teens. We are all very close as a result. It worked wonders in my marriage too. We lived going on a “3-Pass Run”, as we called it. Over the mountains heading east, crossing another transitional pass, then taking another back west to home. Lots of passes here so the scenic possibilities were endless, and the long late breakfast en route and the late, late lunch were also perfect for talk - after glancing st the papers. We could figure out how to compromise on thorny issues and talk about very involved topics of mutual interest in the history, geology, botany or biology of the places we saw. I miss that terribly.

    SSarge2 and Okie - I’d be more inclined to think calcium or potassium. For the latter your suggestions will works pretty well, Okie, but for calcium I’d think Dairy.

    Sharon near Seattle
  • margaretturk
    margaretturk Posts: 5,231 Member
    Lanette yes I still sub, but with everything going on I only have worked 1-2 days a week. I had a Kinder class on Thursday for the day and a pre-school on Friday for half a day. I enjoyed both days. Thank you for asking.
  • SarahKratos
    SarahKratos Posts: 58 Member
    Hello everyone! This is a very busy thread! We got up early for the ladies breakfast here. I logged that and the rest of my food for the day. I like to know what I am going to eat for the day so that it fits into my calorie limit. I will go do my exercise next. Then see about going for a hike later this afternoon. Such nice weather here today. Not so nice back at our home. Only 9° there this morning. Up to 79° here. Low 70s the rest of the week. Actually every day has been nice since we got here. My husband is still trying to get used to being retired. I am trying to keep him busy so that he doesn't want to go back to work!

    :) Sarah
  • trucker743
    trucker743 Posts: 394 Member
    Barbara, AHMOD - Living as far out as you do, are you ever concerned about medical care being nearby in an emergency? I’d think of moving coastward here if I could reassure myself about that.

    NY Karen, long car rides are how I reconnect w my adult kids or my grands. I’ve made sure to take each of them on a long vacation in their early teens. We are all very close as a result. It worked wonders in my marriage too. We lived going on a “3-Pass Run”, as we called it. Over the mountains heading east, crossing another transitional pass, then taking another back west to home. Lots of passes here so the scenic possibilities were endless, and the long late breakfast en route and the late, late lunch were also perfect for talk - after glancing st the papers. We could figure out how to compromise on thorny issues and talk about very involved topics of mutual interest in the history, geology, botany or biology of the places we saw. I miss that terribly.

    Allie, you can do this! I’ve struggled too. Can you do high protein? That’s been the ticket for me. At least 65g a day for my height and build. Limit calories to 1350 (I weigh 232#) and log EVERYTHING, even the non-sugar creamer in my coffee. I’m worth the effort to do that. Much exercise beyond cooking and cleaning isn’t possible for now, but I’m slowly getting more energy!

    Ann, is he a Coug, by chance? My DH graduated when it was WSC instead of WSU. Many years ago!

    Heather in Chi, I’ll call you that to keep you distinct from Heather UK, if that’s alright? Welcome! Sounds like you’ve set great achievable goals for yourself.

    Pip, if you had a headache that bad last night and passed out this AM, I’d call 911 and have them check for stroke. It CAN happen to the fit!

    Hugs to you and Kirby. You sound like a fine couple.

    Sarah, like you I pre-plan my meals for the day on the food diary here. That way I know whether I’m headed the right way for the day!

    Sharon Near Seattle
  • okiewoman510
    okiewoman510 Posts: 1,310 Member
    Sharon near Seattle - when my leg cramps occasionally occur it is definitely not a lack of dairy. I eat a boat load of Greek yogurt. A can of soup or something else extremely salty take care of mine every time.

    Okie
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    Has anyone heard from Kim???
  • swim777
    swim777 Posts: 599 Member
    coastalgosgal wrote: »
    Thanks Barbie, for starting the month off right.👍
    I'm a bit melancholy for Saturday is when my youngest leaves for Japan. Its hard to know I won't see him for a couple years at the least. This is when the word sacrifice comes into my heart. I have to be strong for him, so he will be strong.💗
    Hugs everyone!
    Rebecca

    My son is in Tokyo. Hugs! The kids I taught also seemed to really like the time their parents were stationed there. Many hoped to get the opportunity to return. I know it’s hard. We do FaceTime. I have two grandchildren there, as well.



  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,656 Member
    Yes, I am also worried about Kim. Horrible, horrible fires up her way.

    We are back at home. B)
    Unfortunately we had to miss the window guy because DH got caught up in a traffic jam due to an accident a few cars in front of him. I called them to delay it, but the guy couldn't wait, so it's been put back until Monday. At least they didn't charge us for a missed call.
    We spent the afternoon making sense of the garage storage. There is not enough room for a car, so we shifted stuff around and now we can get into it from the house and the street. We have a dresser in there that will eventually go upstairs, but we need help to get it up there. We may have to move a radiator.
    I am much better technically and engineering wise than DH at seeing what needs to get done. I got a set of shelves to function. I was married to an engineer for 28 years and something has rubbed off on me.
    We do have an awful lot of wine. :o
    Then we tackled the shed and garden equipment. Made some progress, but we really need to get rid of some stuff. DH is more reluctant than I am. He spent money on it, so he thinks he ought to keep it. I don't think we need it any more with a much smaller garden. We no longer have a huge lawn and hedge.
    I have decided to give away a lot of my baking stuff. I don't think fancy cake decorating is in my future. I hope the food cupboard will winnow itself. Four tins of chestnut puree anyone?

    The good news is the new freezer is running. Now to visit the fish market which is just down the road, in the harbour. They have their own boats. :D We are both great fish fans.

    In the garage I found another extension cable., so I can get my bedside light and alarm clock working before the electrician comes on Tuesday.

    Because we have the orginal period front door, the letter box is tiny. While we were away the post tried to deliver the final deeds etc from the solicitors. We will go and collect them from the post office sorting office tomorrow.

    I feel we are making progress, but we need to make another two trips, at least, to the dump to clear the huge piles of paper and cardboard in the hall and all the junk left by the aerial man. Might try tomorrow if it is open. I haven't logged food or exercise today, but will get back to it tomorrow.

    We had a bottle of Prosecco this evening. Very well earned.

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxx
  • coastalgosgal
    coastalgosgal Posts: 2,900 Member
    swim777 wrote: »
    coastalgosgal wrote: »
    Thanks Barbie, for starting the month off right.👍
    I'm a bit melancholy for Saturday is when my youngest leaves for Japan. Its hard to know I won't see him for a couple years at the least. This is when the word sacrifice comes into my heart. I have to be strong for him, so he will be strong.💗
    Hugs everyone!
    Rebecca

    My son is in Tokyo. Hugs! The kids I taught also seemed to really like the time their parents were stationed there. Many hoped to get the opportunity to return. I know it’s hard. We do FaceTime. I have two grandchildren there, as well.



    Swim, yep its an amazing country! We were stationed there for five years (two tours). The most gracious people I have ever met. I learned how to be an ambassador and choose my actions and words carefully.👍
    💗Rebecca
  • coastalgosgal
    coastalgosgal Posts: 2,900 Member
    You are doing splendidly Heather!💗
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,169 Member
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  • janetr7476
    janetr7476 Posts: 4,001 Member
    I too am concerned for Kim.

    Our granddaughter-in-law and new great-grandson had to evacuate the apartment they live in. A friend of hers, whose husband is out on same ship as or grandson, has her parents living close by so the girls and baby Matthew are staying with them. The poor young girls were pretty frightened. I was on pins and needles until we got word they were safe.

    Positive thoughts for Kim, hope we hear soon.

    Janetr OKC
  • Poerava14
    Poerava14 Posts: 1,088 Member
    LisaInAR wrote: »
    Woot! Got an interview Tuesday afternoon with the Girl Scouts Diamonds of Arkansas, with a teensy little bit of Oklahoma and Texas thrown in, for basically the same position I have now, but more heavily leaning toward grant writing, rather than fundraising per se. And it would be from home, as I am now. And no more plane flights, I can drive anywhere in the council. Talked to my prospective boss for nearly an hour, and she'll be in Fort Smith to meet with me Tuesday... already made sure she had full disclosure of the upcoming knee replacement, and it didn't seem to faze her a bit.

    Rori will be so pleased to know that I might stay with Girl Scouts. :smiley: And I'm over the moon at the thought of continuing to use what I've learned in the last year and a half to benefit the girls of this amazing state! If I can get to the interview stage, I usually get the job offer. Possibly because I am intrinsically lovable and confidence-inspiring. :smiley: Your guess is as good as mine.

    Love y'all,
    Keep a good thought for me...
    Lisa in AR

    Doing my happy dance for you, Lisa!!!! Let's connect soon.
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    Heather: I love the colors in your hallway and kitchen. The glimpse of staris is intriguing. :star:

    I'm still thinking of all those facing California fires and hoping Kim is safe.

    Katla in beautiful NW Oregon
  • LisaInAR
    LisaInAR Posts: 2,020 Member
    Rori - Call me Monday morning, if you're free... I'm in conference calls all Monday afternoon, but my morning's clear. Just heard from Judy that she's meeting you for coffee soon. Asked her to give you a big hug from me. :smiley:

    Pip - That dizzy spell doesn't sound good... and Kirby is amazing, as are you. Toughest people I know.

    Kim - been thinking about you every time I see the news on the Cali fires. Worried about you, dear heart. Hope all's well.

    Vaguely lazy day for us, just a shopping trip for the lumber and shelves to build in my office space and craft space. And hinges for the new doors for the bedroom and bathroom, which we still need to get hung.

    Cornbread's baking in the oven, and my husband has had a dutch oven of pintos and ham hocks in the oven all day (he's the cook--I only do it when the whim takes me). The house smells aMAYzing... and yes, I'll eat some, but limit the amounts. The salt's outrageous, among other things.

    Love y'all,
    Thinking of you all...
    Lisa in AR

  • cariwaldick
    cariwaldick Posts: 189 Member
    I just got back from the Dallas Zoo. Three months ago I wouldn't have been able to walk around and see all the exhibits. Even now I'm worn out, but I made it through. Four hours of walking barely offset the horrible lunch I ate. I enjoyed the bacon burger with gouda, and fries, but it's been months since I've eaten like that. I'm not going to regret it, but I won't be doing that again. It was almost too cold to go to the zoo. Some of the exhibits were closed, and many of the animals were kept inside. Could I just bring a lemur home?

    For the gratitude calendar, what taste am I grateful for? It's not burgers and fries—that's for sure. I think for me, it's fruit. Even though it has sugar, it's still a healthy choice. I may not look forward to veggies, but I'm almost always tempted by fruit.

    An upside of this group moving so fast is, I had a chance to take a nap, but instead I was reading. Y'all kept me from a low-energy siesta.

    Irish Terri—Your garden is beautiful! I've got a small yard here in Texas and I've just started turning into a place where things grow. I love flowers, and I've planted a dozen rose bushes this past year. I have a fast-growing willow tree that sprouted in one of my pots last year. I planted it in the yard, and it's already grown past the roof. I just brought in several potted plants that won't tolerate the cold, including a lemon tree I started from seed. With my in-laws staying here I'm a little short on sunny windows. I have two tropical plants living in my bathtub—I'll move them when I use the tub. I also do a bit of quilting—when I can uncover my sewing table.

    Ssarge2—I've heard conflicting things about the keto diet. You've probably read all that, so do what works for you. I'm having great success counting calories and watching portions. I do believe a lot of carb foods are empty calories. (bread, pasta, rice) I don't know why we've been told to eat so many carbs. In my food journal, it often indicates that I've had too much protein, and I very rarely eat too many carbs. I've discovered that the calorie calculator on MFP doesn't take mine low enough for weight loss. If I ate 1200 calories, I'd probably have trouble losing weight.

    Cari in N. Texas
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 18,916 Member
    ssarge2 wrote: »
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    I do work out using the Leslie Sansone walk videos........once or twice a week. will add some strength training using free weights.

    I 💖 Leslie. I use YouTube videos on my big smart TV in the lounge. It's my go to exercise in bad weather.

    @paigern82 Type the word spoiler inside square brackets at the beginning of what you want to hide, and /spoiler inside square brackets at the end. Or you can use the drop down menu at the top just to theft of the smiley face on the edit bar above the text box.
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,527 Member
    okiewoman510 wrote: »
    grandmallie wrote: »
    If I could do Keto I would ,but because of limited kidney function don't want to chance it....somehow someway I will find a way to lose weight.

    Allie, all that is required is to take in less than you expend. It’s that simple and that difficult all at the same time. I think my biggest recommendation for you would be weigh every bite and swallow that goes in your mouth and honestly log everything. No fudging and saying I ate a quarter of an apple when by weight you ate the equivalent of 3/4 of an apple just to fit within your calories. My second recommendation would be when you quit walking the boys when Elena moves in, use that time you already had set aside to exercise. Whatever exercise you choose. Just move consistently. You can do this!

    Okie in the TX Hill Country

    Yes! All this!! :) It works.
  • SophieRosieMom
    SophieRosieMom Posts: 3,615 Member
    Ladies, I think Kim lives an hour or so north of San Francisco? I know she drives people down there now and then. Joining you all in prayers for her safety and that of her family. Hopefully those areas are far away from the fires. Reminds me of what we had in Eastern WA a couple years ago, tho our region was sparsely populated compared to Paradise and Thousand Oaks CA. I think a couple small towns in WA were nearly wiped out then.

    Janetr - glad to hear the "kids" are safe.

    It's been a good day. I have three bags of books in the car ready for the Senior Thrift Store. Had a lot of "Diet" books - Perricone Prescription, South Beach, etc. Don't need them anymore so book case in office isn't so jammed. YAY!! B) Also went thru my sock/underwear dresser drawer. 1/3 went into the trash, 1/3 for the mission clothing bank, and the other 1/3 now fits nicely in the drawer.

    Heather, I admire your trash pile, lol. You give me something to aspire to!

    Have a good evening. <3

    Lanette
    SW WA State with predicted low of 26 here tonite (actually tomorrow morning!)

  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,527 Member
    edited November 2018
    Machka9 wrote: »
    Machka9 wrote: »
    My sister-in-law posted this and I thought it was good ...

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    Nov 1 - my roses. :)
    Nov 2 - social media and staying connected with family and friends.
    Nov 3 - blue. The blue of the mouth of the river/bay/start of the ocean out my window. The blue of the sky. My new blue sleeping top that was nice and comfy last night.
    Nov 4 - food ... cheese. I ate a lot of grilled cheese sandwiches when my husband was in hospital. They were my comfort food. Also cheese has calcium which I think I need. Unfortunately, cheese does tend to be a bit high in calories so I shouldn't eat too much of it. But anything cheese-y is comforting. :)
    Nov 5 - sound. I like listening to the waves and the birds, but I think the sound I'm most grateful for today is my husband's voice. Just the fact that we can talk to each other again. :)
    Nov 6 - "What in nature are you grateful for?" ... That's hard to narrow down to one thing. Oxford dictionary describes nature as "the phenomena of the physical world collectively, including plants, animals, the landscape, and other features and products of the earth". I am grateful for all of it. I find that getting out into any sort of nature helps to relieve stress.

    Nov 7 - "What memory are you grateful for?" ... Another one with so many choices!!! Recently, I've been grateful for two memories. 1) June 2017 ... my husband and I had a wonderful visit to Canada and did several things to make great memories ... hiking, cycling, visiting my family. I clung onto those memories during the months he was in hospital. 2) When I was 9 years old, my family moved away from where my grandmother lived. One of of the last days there, my grandmother took me to her window and showed me a full moon outside. She told me that on every full moon, we could both look at it and know that even though we were far apart, we were both looking at the same moon. That's a memory which has stuck with me all these years, and every time I see a full moon, I think of my grandmother. She's 97 years old ... but not doing so well ... so I've been thinking of her a lot. And I've also been very glad that my husband and I were able to see her when we visited Canada in June 2017.
    Nov 8 - "What book are you most grateful for?" That's easy ... The Bible. :)

    I've enjoyed reading all your memories. :)

    Love the discussion about books! :)

    Nov 9 - "What place are you most grateful for?" This is not an easy one for me because I don't have the sense of "home" that many people have. I've moved too much for that.
    So ... I've had to give this one some thought.
    What place?
    Well ...
    I'm grateful for our current house. It's comfortable enough. It's not very big so it's fairly easy to manage. And it has a great garden which my husband has been able to work in since returning home from his accident. It is also close to a couple beaches, which is nice. :)

    Nov 10 - Taste! Hmmm ... salt. In the "Do you crave sweet or salty" discussion, I fall on the "salty" side.

    As it happens, I have a diminished sense of taste and smell for whatever reason, so I divide foods into the basic tastes: sweet, salty, sour or bitter, and from there it's harder to distinguish precise flavours. Although, I do seem to have some odd tastes like, for example, meat and tomato taste metallic to me, and I don't like that. If I salt them well, the metallic taste goes away and they taste salty, which is OK.

    Then, one of the side effects of my husband's accident is that he has lost most of his sense of taste and smell. He has regained a little bit, and they say it should return very gradually. But he'll comment that dinner has no flavour, and I'll think, "It just tastes salty to me. Is there supposed to be more flavour than that?"

    Nov 11 - What holiday are you grateful for?

    Christmas!!! :)

    I've always loved Christmas. I even picked up 3 Christmas CDs yesterday. I like having a decent amount of time off ... not just one day ... so I can get things done. I like all the decorations. I like the music. I like the services and celebrations.


    Machka in Oz
  • margaretturk
    margaretturk Posts: 5,231 Member
    Allie given your kidney difficulties high protein would no be the best. I am continuing with my high fiber and lower sugar. I did lose a couple more the last couple of weeks. I had been own a plateau for a couple months now. I think it because of being so busy with the house buying.

    We have the inspection Tuesday. We will then take possession Dec. 15th. So hopes for a smooth closing and no surprises.
    :heart: Margaret
  • janetr7476
    janetr7476 Posts: 4,001 Member
    Karen in VA they live just north of Malibu in So Cal

    Janetr OKC
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,169 Member
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  • Poerava14
    Poerava14 Posts: 1,088 Member
    Hi Ladies. I'm back from Puerto Vallarta, which was great, just too short. :'( Details later. For now, I'm caught up on reading here, got restocked with groceries, got DH and our cat back on schedule, and have started to cook up meals for this week.

    For all who are asking about Kim, I know she lives in the city of Dublin which is east of San Francisco, and about 150 miles south of the fire in Paradise, CA. My brother who lives near her reports they can't see the sun, and there is soot everywhere. But, thankfully, no serious threat to their property.

    I basically skimmed the last 250 posts. Big welcome to all the new ladies. And, I'm loving all the responses to the Gratitude Calendar. I'll give some thought to those interesting categories. For now, time to rest eyes and get mentally ready to wake up to snow :p:p:p

    Rori
    Colorado Foothills

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