WOMEN AGES 50 + FOR JANUARY 2019
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Machka- so sorry for the loss of your grandmother. Shesouns like a lively and spirited woman.
Update on Aubrey- another good night for her. They have started weaning her vent and sedation! I know she has a long way to go but this is great news! Prayers continuing.
You ladies being a smile to my face, joy to my heart, and ideas to my brain. Have a blessed day.
Kylia7 -
TerriRichardson112 wrote: »Machka: Your grandmother sounds like quite a woman. So sorry for your loss. She has sown lots of her love of life in your heart. You look a lot like her. No recent photos of grandpa. Am I right in thinking he has gone before her?
Yes, he went a good 20 years before her. She was 20 years younger than him, but she always loved him and wore her wedding ring. I think they're together again.
M in Oz
Machka I loved the photos, especially the generation pictures. What a lovely grandmother you had. If I am interpreting what you said correctly, your grandfather also lived to be quite old?
Karen in Virginia1 -
Machka - sorry for the loss of your Grandmother. Hugs!
Kylia - Great news. Prayers continue.
Heather - I’m sorry you couldn’t sleep worrying about food for your brother.
Okie in the TX Hill Country2 -
Machka sorry for your loss. I loved the photos.
It would have been my MIL 85th birthday today. My brother in law posted on Face Book a lovely photo and tribute to her:
"My Mother would have been 85 today she brought up 4 of us by herself, no benefits, just 3 jobs to pay the rent and feed us, She worked at Maynards on Hull Road till dinner time, then with IMRO North until tea time then at Tang Hall Club until near midnight, you don't realise how hard people used to work, most benefits have just made people lazy, she was a trooper RIP Mum."
Feeling a bit sad today and missing my hubby.
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Machka - I am so glad you have posted those lovely photos of your grandparents. The way your grandmother is beaming in the photos of you together - there's quite a bit of her strength and sense of adventure and love in you! And the photos of your grandfather = Edward S. Curtis stuff right there!
These were your mother's parents?
Sorry to hear of her passing, and sorry you couldn't be with her. You are bringing back memories of my own beloved grandparents this morning.
(((HUGS))))
Lanette
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Macha ~ You are blessed to have so many photographic memories of your grandparents. Your grandmother lived a long life in which I am sure she had a good effect on the lives of many others.
Janet ~ What beautiful eyes your granddaughter has. A beautiful young lady.
BnL ~ DH has made it clear I am to stay out of the situation. I think he does not want to acknowledge what may be going on. Anyhow, I will try to keep my mouth shut. Thanks for your thoughts on this! We have kind of looked after him when needed for over 25 yrs. We don't know the names of his doctors, lawyer, close relative (if there are any), etc. His wife (my dh's sister passed away when my 43 yr old son was one...she died after having a 5th miscarriage). He is a very, very private person. He would think we were intruding if we dropped in on him on a regular basis. So, I will do my best to let it be and just am happy can spout off to you if I need to.
Carol in GA4 -
Machka ... so sorry for your loss. Your grandmother lived life well! I believe there's a celebration of that life taking place on the other side of the cross ....
Wizzywig ... giving you a virtual hug ... may you only be reliving pleasant memories ...
NYKaren ... remember to exhale as well ...
Kylia ... Yay Aubrey!! Continuing prayers!
Lanette ... I am still working out how I want to use fasting. I've chosen 19/5 based on Bert Herring's recommendations. He doesn't believe that you need to count calories or restrict foods but, instead, give the body an opportunity to reset its natural appetite control. I'm not sure about that and worry about bingeing during the 5 hour window for eating. Right now I'm watching how many calories I actually eat during the 5 hours. So far, I've been within my MFP calorie allotment. Not by design ... just happened. I'll let you know how this thing goes.
Leg cramps ... I'm like Lisa and see an increase when I'm dehydrated (which was last night, thus leg cramps, minor ones). I've used the bar of soap at the foot of the bed (need to do that again). I usually can't get to the refrigerator for pickle juice or any other thing that isn't by my nightstand if a cramp occurs at night. My muscle cramps immobilize me.There have been times I couldn't even stand to try and "flatten" my foot as others have suggested. I literally cannot move if a major muscle is in spasm. Some of this is due to a poor vascular system. The thing that has been most helpful is a heating pad, but when I'm screaming and can't wait for it to come up to temperature, my husband takes a damp face towel, microwaves it, puts it in a plastic bag and I immediately place it on the offending area. This seems to open up my blood vessels and allow some relief. I'm pretty certain I traumatized my kids over the years with my painful whimpering and tears when in spasm ...
Busy day today and a dinner party this evening ... which will be within my window of eating.
Beth
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Carol I have to say the emails from your brother-in-law remind me of the ruminating my brother does if he can't quite figure out why you are butting into his routine. Sometimes with my brother, it helps to clarify things by reiterating the original premise with something like this: "Gray, I think you should shop wherever you want to. I only mentioned the other store because they have good sales. You should shop at the store you like best." Then the paranoia settles down for us. I have no idea if that would help or hurt in your situation, though. It could backfire, depending on his mind state.
(((Hugs)))
Karen in Virginia5 -
Karen in Va ~ Good advice.2
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im still trying to keep the carbs under 20 g , it is very hard, dont want to overdue on the protein
so I have put in my my food for today... but if am hungry tonight when i get home will have a piece of ham and cheese.. and a cup of tea... im taking it slow but sure.. but doing a good job on keeping to what I am supposed to do... when you see it on the scale it motivates you..5 -
Machka9- sorry for your loss. Sounds like she had a long blessed life. I never knew my grandparents4
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Machka 1
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Hi all i'm still up and at it. I lost all my old stuff so started a new so I feel i'm alone in my own little world. No friends just me. So i've been pushing no one but me. Starting my 3rd day of being good. Lost a little over the holidays that's a big + have to love it. I'm almost in Onederland if i'm good I can be there at next weeks tops.
Beth I hear you on leg cramps i've seen me having them so bad that i'd pass out and if I thought of the why Was mostly because I didn't get enough water before bed. Have you tried banana's.
Grandmalie staying around 20 is mighty hard. or find it so. I did 49 carbs yesterday and that's great for me.
So on to a good good day.
Linda in far white North Northern Ontario that is.
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to clarify. when i drink the pickle juice for leg cramps. at night, i don't get up run to the frig and drink it. i do it after a long run and i know i've worked my legs harder than usual, that's what the bar of soap is for. that and magnesium pills are preventative measure. i don't have a problem with being dehydrated cuz i drink at least 56 oz of water or more a day6
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I recently read a quote regarding their weight loss challenge (can't remember who wrote it) and it said "Wake up each day with DETERMINATION and go to sleep with SATISFACTION". This will be my motto for 2019 and I'm hoping I can also receive lots of member's support to help me along this journey!
I started reading the message boards and getting into the social aspect of MFP in May. I personally found that this group and a couple others I participate in are so motivational! Love your motto.
Tracey in Edmonton2 -
Allie High fat nuts like Macadamia & Brazilnuts can be nibbled on very slowly...and may help with your hunger as long as you know how many calories you are consuming. If you like them, of course. 20g is really low...hard to maintain...but some people really thrive on keto.
Karen in Virginia2 -
Got some distressing family news early this morning and was sitting finishing my coffee and thinking about all the things I was going to eat. Stopped myself and came here to read instead. Whew! Caught myself just in time before I ruined my day. Thank you!!
Still having to periodically drain the driveway but I think the rainfall warning is finally done!!
Karen in soggy BC9 -
machka - so sorry for your loss.
I can’t remember who was talking about their husband and trying to get him to be healthy. I have been trying this with my husband too. I am having very little success. He will be 54 next week and has not had a physical in over 20 years when he needed it for his job. He smokes and is overweight. I fear I will be a young widow.
Heather - my Mom was Type 2 diabetic for over 10 years ending up on insulin 4 times a day and still couldn’t keep it under control. When her Alzheimer’s started to get severe she started overeating terribly. My Brother removed all food from her house and started preparing all meals for her. (He lived beside her). He met with a dietician to learn what she should be eating and when the dietician mentioned something he knew Mom wouldn’t eat he asked for an alternative. Within 10 months he had her off insulin all together, no blood pressure meds and she only had to take one metformin a day. She had lost 60lbs with no exercise. Since she went into the nursing home last December she has gained a lot of weight back and has had to have her meds increased again. My brother is sorely disappointed. Your Brother can be successful if he puts in the effort!
I had more I wanted to comment on, but can’t remember now. Today would have been my Dad’s 77th Birthday. I miss him so much.
The Grands are coming for a sleepover and to spend the day today. Our daughter is struggling with depression and she mentioned before Christmas that she felt she had no “me time”. She either works or is home with the kids. We bought her a card for Christmas that said “Treat ‘Yo Self” in it we gave her gift cards to Starbucks and Chapters along with a note telling her to leave the kids with us. We also gave her and her husband a Cineplex card each for a date night. She thinks she may use that today as well. I hope she has a great day!
Tracey in an overcast and colder Edmonton
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Today is World Braille Day!
"The 4th of January is World Braille Day, as it is the birthday of Louis Braille, the Frenchman who invented the code in 1821. Braille helps to provide equal opportunity for many blind people worldwide."
Cathy - Glad your lesson about the dishwashing liquid wasn't too expensive!
Katla - Thanks for the recommendation. I haven't watched any of the Outlander series yet. We don't have Starz but I might be able to find it on Netflix or Amazon. I really got into the first few books but for some reason I haven't been as interested lately.
Janet - The trees look so pretty with their coatings of ice. Like a glass forest.
Bonnie - My brother drinks pickle juice for leg cramps. You can buy it on its own but he makes us all save the juice when we empty a pickle jar!
Machka - Deepest condolences on the loss of your grandmother.
I have to drive to Austin today to get my haircut but it's pretty out so Luna and I will have a nice long walk when I get back. After that Philip and I have to finish the pad for the greenhouse - we'll see what is left after all the rain we've had lately! I am looking forward to having the citrus tucked away safely so we don't have to move them around, as they are really heavy.
Whatever you're doing, enjoy your day!
-Yvonne in TX
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