WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR AUGUST 2019

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  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,138 Member
    edited August 2019
    Rebecca and Connie: Sending positive vibes to you both, for DDiL and Mama respectively. Also to anyone else with health issues for themselves/family members.
    Rebecca: Communications with DH re trashed lunch cracked me up. I don't think they do intuitive! 😂

    DH and I are very conservation minded. We use fabric shopping bags and I take my own reusable bags for loose produce to the supermarket. We garden organically, and grow some of our own veg. This year I made a pact with myself that I wouldn't buy anything new unless it was absolutely necessary. Have kept to that fairly well. (I did weaken before the holidays and bought myself a new pair of sandals.) I love thrift shops. They kept me well dressed as I dropped to my present weight.

    Ginny: I have also been concentrating on strength/flex this last few months. Pleased to have noted this week that my muscle mass percentage is up 3%.

    Machka: I often find I have done something but don't know how I achieved it. 😂 Bargain Hunt is one of my favs for chilling out!

    Lisa: Every one of us is different, so the 'one size fits all' approach is a blunt instrument at best. I tend to take some of the research results with a pinch of salt (low sodium, of course! 😂) as much research is funded by pharmaceutical/food industries with vested interests.

    ☘️Terri
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,777 Member
    NYKAREN - Really envious of your 'Into The Woods' experience. Have a wonderful time. <3

    Rebecca - Glad the op went well. Hope she has a quick recovery. :flowerforyou:

    My knee is still not 100% . Bit clicky and stiff. I might try a run as I haven’t done one since Sunday. Missing it.

    Plastic bag use in the UK has fallen by 95% since they started charging for them. Most of that fall has been in the last year since David Attenborough 's programme on plastic in the ocean.
    I do wish supermarkets packaged things better. Locally I can buy package free fruit and veg, also pasta, nuts etc, but often I'm too lazy and just pick up stuff I know is over packaged. :/
    I'm very good about making my clothes last a long time and we rarely replace household items. But I know there is much more to do.

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxx
  • SophieRosieMom
    SophieRosieMom Posts: 3,695 Member
    It's Friday, Peeps! <3

    NYKaren - so glad the Cipro is doing the trick. So glad it's not a kidney stone, whew.

    Ginny - Lisa covered the BMI discussion very well. B) It was a topic on this thread a while back, and many of us opt for top of BMI or a bit over for bone health. Evidently fat cells produce some estrogen which helps protect our bones. And not only that, if we do get sick or have a health challenge where we can't eat for a few days, we have some reserve.

    Do any of you watch "Alone"? I find it so fascinating to watch these folks survive by their wits and how they burn body fat when they can't find food. And how important it is for them to eat fat if they can find it. Eskimos ate blubber and some more primitive tribes throughout the world eat toasted fatty grubs. There's a reason for that.

    Lisa - thank you for all of those links B) I always look forward to your input.

    Heather and Katla     - so sorry to hear about your achy knees. Does icing them help?

    Connie in KY - so glad the house situation has settled down for your mom and crossing fingers your sis stays sober! If your sis was still insisting on being a pill, I was ready to put our Pip on a plane with her boot to have a "discussion" with her. "Put the fun in dysfunctional" LMAO!!

    Rebecca     - so sorry to hear about your DIL's sudden surgery. So happy Athena is here! And your DH tossing the box - I am still amazed at how their brains are wired, lol. I can see mine doing the exact same thing.

    I have an appointment with the surgeon in 2 weeks to check out my belly button. It's not urgent so no biggie right now. Wish I didn't have to wait so long but our rural community hospital has gone from 3 general surgeons 10 years ago to 1 plus a part-timer.

    In the meantime I continue with the low-carb in hopes of reducing the belly fat & pressure. I am getting full of chicken - I discovered our local Safeway removes the meat from the left-over rotisserie chickens and sells it as "shredded" at the same price per lb as a whole chicken. Perfect and I don't have to get all greasy, lol. Also am working down my stack of canned salmon. I don't eat much beef or pork but will get some off-bone ham at the Safeway, I see it's on sale.

    Thankful for avocados. I make huge frittatas with diced bacon, cheese, mushrooms, and often chopped kale so have it on hand for a quick breakfast or snack. I need to take some time and go thru the menu suggestions on the Diet Doctor.

    Time to get the dog up. The CBD treats seem to be helping her limping a bit. I know she's faking at times just to get a treat. Smart dog!

    Those of you who are using CBD on your dogs.... do you find it takes several days or weeks to take effect?

    Make it a great day ladies! <3 Over and out!

    Lanette
    Warm and sultry SW WA State

  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,244 Member
    :) I stopped drinking coffee in 2009 in part because I was following an eating plan that didn't include coffee and in part because I realized that I liked coffee a lot because of the flavored creamer I put in it. I have not returned to drinking coffee because I noticed that it took a lot of my time in the morning and made it difficult to walk the dogs for long without needing a potty break. Not drinking coffee is also frugal since I now drink water with nothing added to it. My decision has nothing to do with whether coffee is good for me or bad for me. I don't suggest to anyone else that they do without coffee. It's just something that works for me.

    :) We bring our own bags to the grocery store. I am considering buying bags for veggies so we don't have to use the plastic bags in the stores.

    :) I read everything that everyone writes and comment on topics when I have something to stay. I love you all and welcome you to my life each morning as I eat my breakfast.

    <3 Barbie in NW WA
  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,412 Member
    edited August 2019
    Barbie <3

    Lanette When Farley was still alive, I noticed hints of improvement within days after starting CBD, but it was 2 weeks before I was certain. I believe I told this story before, but he was a kidney failure dog and had gotten so skinny, & weak in his back legs. He had bad knees from botched knee surgeries. Plus he had arthritis in joints & spine. It had gotten to the point where he couldn't get his back quarters over the threshhold from the deck into the house without banging his knees, stumbling, and sort of scrambling/crawling into the house if I wasn't ready to give him an assist. Poor sweet little doggie. 2 weeks after starting CBD, he hopped over the threshhold like my old Farley. I was elated. It improved his quality of life in other ways, too. His appetite improved, pooping was easier, he gained a little weight, his coat regained its shiny quality, his dry skin improved...and he was just perkier, friskier, more playful. Obviously feeling much better. I miss my Farley. I realize CBD doesn't work for every pet or person. I haven't given it to Bailey, my dog with heart failure, yet, but may try it to see if it will improve his appetitite.

    Heather & Terri I woke up thinking about plastic bags this morning. I need to get a life, LOL! Specifically, the ziplock type, not the grocery bags. We usually use cloth bags & insulated soft-sided "coolers" when we get groceries these days to avoid bringing home those plastic bags. But I would like to minimize or eliminate the ziplock-type bag. I do like them for keeping (non-food) stuff dry & dust-free & sorted, but I want to eliminate their use for food storage. I have Rubbermaid containers, but wondered if any of you have A) completely eliminated use of plastic food storage bags, and/or B ) tried those silicone reusable zip-type food storage containers, or C) have any other thoughts/ideas about this topic.

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    I wrote a thank you note to my Biology professor from college (1973-76). I have been thinking of the pivotal role she played in my life as I get nearer to retirement, and went looking to see if she was still alive, which she is. Another beloved professor I would have liked to thank succumbed to pancreatic cancer 5 years ago, I found, which saddened me immeasurably. At any rate, I called my alma mater and explained what I was up to. I told them I had found a possible address on line but wanted to verify it. They said they'd get back to me in a day or so, which they did! The woman at my alma mater asked if I could just say the address I had found...& then she just sort of murmured assent. I was so grateful; I know they can't just give out information willy-nilly on emeritus professors and alumni. I have written my thank you note & will post it today. My professor is 79 now! Just 14 years older than I am. The age difference seemed much greater back then.

    Karen in Virginia
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,347 Member
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  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,412 Member
    edited August 2019
    skuehn48 wrote: »

    I usually get carrots for the horses and cut them in pieces for them at the evening feeding. I get evening feeds ready when I go out at 3:00 or so to check water, etc. The last few days something has been stealing the pieces of carrot and last night some apple treats I had gotten ready. I wish I had a motion sensitive camera to find out who is so bold as to come right in the barn to get treats. Doesn't take any feed just the treats. LOL

    Everyone take care, Sue in WA


    I vote for purchasing a motion-sensing camera to capture that bold carrot & apple-loving thief in action, LOL!!!

  • SophieRosieMom
    SophieRosieMom Posts: 3,695 Member
    edited August 2019
    Karen in VA - I was hoping you'd respond ref Farley and CBD. Thanks for that input. <3

    Regarding ziplocs - I use them mainly for freezing IQF (individually quick frozen) fruits like blueberries, or meat patties that I want to stack in the freezer. If they stored meat or something that has an odor (cooked hamburger with onions), I toss them. Otherwise, I generally wash them out and re-use them (and also the plain one gallon plastic bags) if they only had produce in them.

    Remember when we were kids, leftovers in the fridge were stored in glass bowls with plastic "caps" pulled down over them? Circles of plastic with elastic around the edges. Always washed and reused. I've been looking for them, mostly finding flimsy plastic ones that won't hold up to many washings. If they are opaque, downside is I can't see what's in the bowls like I can when using plastic film and not sure how they'd hold up sticking the item in the microwave (I don't, DH does at times... :s ) But if a person doesn't have a lot of leftovers that get lost, I think they'd work out fine. :) Update: I see them on Amazon described as "elastic reusable bowl covers" but they look pretty flimsy. The silicone ones look interesting....

    I've also seen do-it-yourself bowl covers and sandwich wrappers made from muslin or cotton cloth saturated with a bit of beeswax. Wipe clean with a soapy cloth to keep the beeswax there = no hot water/immersion wash. I have beeswax and cloth around here, I need to dig it out and try it.

    I found a link, there are many: https://mindfulmomma.com/diy-beeswax-wraps/

    Thanks for the inspiration!

    By the way, have you heard from Cheri lately? I think about her sometimes with her new house and son in Chicago and DD living out by you. B)

    Lanette
  • bananasandoranges
    bananasandoranges Posts: 2,410 Member
    I just switched to clean, renewable energy electricity source. In France the vast majority of electricity is nuclear. With a call I just switched to a green energy source (recommended by Greenpeace) with hydro and wind power. Same price or possibly 6 euro savings in the year. Easy ecology.
  • JRsLateInLifeMom
    JRsLateInLifeMom Posts: 2,275 Member
    Karen VA y everyone interested in no more plastic bags- I used to be zero waste but hubby not into that so my carbon footprint increased! I used to use reusable boa free bags. Theirs also reusable beeswax. Reusable straws now too but be careful do not walk while drinking from a metal straw like anything a fall while walking with a metal object doesn’t end well like a toothbrush sittings is better. Glass y plastic Tupperware are great. My Favorite is the plastic sectional ones can be used to store in freezers for prepared meals like making TV dinners reheat 5-7minutes foods ready to go.
    Pyrex is best I hear 👂then Rubbermaid glass Tupperware
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    Reusable Straws
    http://www.walmart.com/ip/4pcs-Washable-Reusable-NON-TOXIC-Bent-Glass-Drinking-Straws-Tube-With-Cleaning-Brush/496839746

    http://www.walmart.com/ip/Pouch-Brushes-Set-Fits-Tumbler-Suckers-Straws-11Pcs-Reusable-Stainless-Drinking-Cleaning-Steel-1-2-Trail-Multi-purpose-Straws-Bent-Ozark-Straight/977286383

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    Metal Straws, Stainless Steel Straws, Reusable Drinking Straws, 10.5 inch Metal Drinking Straw for 20 oz and 30 oz Tumblers Cups Mugs, Cleaning Brush Included https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D6KZ54M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_BoerDb98Z76P9

    Ziplock reusable
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    6 Pack Reusable Storage Bags - 3 Reusable Sandwich Bags and 3 Reusable Snack Bags Leakproof Freezer Bags for Lunch, Liquid, Fruit, Snack, Eco-friendly Thick Ziplock Bags Food Safety BPA FREE https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07TLMH783/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_yderDbWYAECEA

    Reusable Sandwich Bags - 3 Pack Leakproof Reusable Storage Lunch Bags - BPA FREE https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07TQLQ5SW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_.cerDbSBBKWH5

    GuGio Reusable Storage Bags - 4 Pack Leakproof Reusable Sandwich Bags - EXTRA THICK Snack & Lunch Bag - BPA FREE Ziplock Bag for Food Storage Make-up Travel Home Organization https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SKH8Z7G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_xcerDbV7S2JHE

    Reusable Sandwich Bags (6 Pack)PINE BEACH, 3 Sizes (2 Reusable Snack Bags & 2 Sandwich Travel Bags & 2 Reusable Storage Bags), Leakproof Durable Ziplock BPA Free Food Grade PEVA for Home Organization https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07R447QJF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_m-drDb7AWQP4B

    Reusable Food Storage Bags, Nomeca 5 Pack Extra Thick BPA-FREE PEVA Ziplock Sandwich Bag, Airtight Leakproof Freezer Safe Bags for Lunch, Meal Prep, Snack, Liquid, Fruit, Sous Vide - 3 Large 2 Small https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QQ9PNT8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_1aerDbJDB87GW

    LIANHEXIN 1L Large capacity Leakproof Silicone Food Storage Bag Transparent Reusable Food Sandwich Liquid Freezer Storage Bag Container Pouch BPA Free Blue https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07W1X318Z/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_NberDb72JSC1P

    Reusable Sandwich Bags - 6 Pack Leakproof Freezer Bags - EXTRA THICK Reusable Storage Bags - ECO Reusable Snack Bags BPA FREE Ziplock Lunch Bag for Food Travel Storage Home Organization https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RLJ48YJ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_VeerDbZWC2QW0

    Reusable Storage Bags (Extra Thick Set of 6) + Stainless Steel Straws - Plastic Free Ziplock Food Baggies - Perfect Size for Snack, Sandwich, Kids Lunch - Zipper Lock Top Bag - Freezer, BPA Safe https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MGDVZV9/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_pferDbAHT3H6N

    Amber Tx
  • bananasandoranges
    bananasandoranges Posts: 2,410 Member
    @Machka9 yes I'm allowed to walk, thank goodness! It sounds like your commuting time is a boon.

    @cityjaneLondon I don't know David Attenborough's show on plastic but it sounds like it was very effective. I don't buy much anymore. One could say it's cheap, or poor or lazy or a mix of the above, but it has the plus side of low consumerism. I'm pushing It to the limit with clothes. Someone said a Boston saying (that I have never heard of in Boston but doesn't sound totally far fetched is "use it till it's good and worn and then do without". it was decades ago when I heard it. it was not stylish to be so frugal/cheap/economical, as it is more now. I get some foods package free, but buy some other things. I tried a recommended carbon footprint calculator and (tho they are not very accurate) my footprint is down lower than ever, at about 1.6 planets. 1st time ever. Yay. Not to be a wet blanket but are you sure it's ok to run if your knee is clicky? I can certainly relate to missing running.

    @LisaInAR so true about changing things for health : coffee, wine. I remember eating margarine in the 90s even though we preferred butter. now "they" say butter is better. jeeze.

    @LuciBThinner Great job on maintaining during the trip. I bought a metallic (Indian type) lunch-ish container online but it seems iffy in terms of closing well. glass ones seem good for home things.
  • JRsLateInLifeMom
    JRsLateInLifeMom Posts: 2,275 Member
    Having trouble with sweet tooth get sugar free low calories ice creams to pudding y jellos. Sweet apples 🍎 or fruit in your salad (I love cucumber,tomato,y Apple tossed in a salad I even heat up a little spinach leaves to put on top of I feel like it).Nuts with fruit.It’s a treat without throwing you off too much. Then can wing yourself off or do that when needing a sweet. Can also get your containers out (Tupperware or reusable ziplock) premeasure out a sweet snack like fruit with nuts y yogurt then put it in the refrigerator to grab when needed.

    Amber Tx
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,777 Member
    edited August 2019
    https://www.theguardian.com/books/2019/aug/02/malaika-rose-stanley-obituary?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

    This is the obituary one of Ros's friends wrote for The Guardian newspaper. Still miss her.
    Love you all.
    Heather UK XXXXXX who went on her run and it was OK (so far)
  • nooie19
    nooie19 Posts: 153 Member
    Hi! I’m a teacher so Augustis a good time to reflect.
    July 31 weight: 140.5
    June 30 weight: 135

    Challenge: I’ve gained 5.5 pounds in one month and trending up since late April after maintaining for over six months. Usual reasons: not weighing in, not logging food, and emotional eating (mostly my frenemies Ben and Jerry).

    Credit: To give myself credit, I am still within normal range according to the BMI chart and I have been at a normal weight for about a year now. I have all the tools I need to reverse this trend and get back to my goal range.

    August goals:
    1. Meditate daily
    2. Log in food choices daily on MBT.
    3. Weigh in weekly
    4. Sweets are portion-controlled and limited to no more than 1-2 times a week.
    5. Lose at least three pounds this month.
    6. Exercise at least ten minutes 5x a week.
    7. Practice self-compassion daily.
  • JRsLateInLifeMom
    JRsLateInLifeMom Posts: 2,275 Member
    With my Daughter I used to use cloth diapers but 20yrs ago nobody knew what they were anymore. So to leave the house disposable since everyone frowned upon breastfeeding y cloth diapers in public so much. I was young well let the bullies back me into a corner. I still remember my washing machine always had bleach y detergent sitting in it would toss the dirty diapers in to sit. Drain y turn it on same time every morning hang them on the line as I got eggs from the free range chickens.Fed leftovers to the Dog,cats,y chickens so really wasn’t any food waste at all since I squeezed every ounce of food out of everything I cooked even the bone got used for soup before the dog y cats got it. Had a compost pile y garden. Old potatoes from the store got planted to enrich my soil y produce a new potato or two which I cut up for my chickens 🐓 with giant cans of hominy to put weight in them .I used to recycle ♻️ get money for everything I couldn’t reuse. Was living the way my Native American relatives y grandpa taught me. Even a rock had its purpose.

    Now with JR disposable I found the csection/after surgeries having to rely on others for help it was just impossible to expect others who are older y working to not just take care of baby but to also do cloth diapers,rinsing out stuff,y hanging clothes on the line. I still use y reuse ziplocks to Tupperware even boxes. We still recycle ♻️ but the darn plastic/paper disposable cup makes their way in the trash with no thinking about it. I bought hubby reusable coffee baskets but he insists on putting a paper filter in them sigh* I tried. We lived off disposable ramen noodle cups after JR for over a year! Takeout 🥡 (yes lol that’s why my weight never came off after csection). JR uses so much lotion I don’t have time to wash y reuse .I used to reuse a lot of stuff. Even got a garage full of reusable store bags ,but Hubby does the shopping y goes with me Well his pride won’t let me hang clothes outside or use a old reusable shopping bag in public (lol guess it’s a city thing this country gal misses seeing neighbors with their clothing lines up sheets in the breeze!) .For a year now been getting off convenient foods back into cooking full time more! Except pizza cause JR goes through I will only eat pizza phases still.Now hopefully as JRs getting older more changes to save environment to money.I’m finally after 2yrs 3months healing plus the past 2 months of my first finally can exercise moments.Hubby gets it more now so energy efficient appliances to well lol even he’s using store plastic bags for diapers to carry stuff to work.Were finding middle ground. I still remember my grandmas y mom reusing coffee tins to butter containers as Tupperware lol.If you tossed one you committed a crime in their eyes! Lol even church to school functions I remember moms arriving cookies in old tins to butter containers.Now folks wouldn’t eat it if they saw that.Society is more picky. Hubby paid extra for bigger recycle ♻️ cans lol neighborhood (keeping up with them Emilio’s (Jones) we joke) all bought bigger ones too lol so We did get all the neighbors to recycle ♻️ more lol 😂 maybe that will even stuff out.I started potty training at 6months so that’s less diapers every time he willing to go. Went a whole day/night using no diapers a few times. Rest of the time I get the famous 2yr old NO. Lol

    Amber Tx
  • margaretturk
    margaretturk Posts: 5,287 Member
    edited August 2019
    Allie I am surprised they didn't have the escrow as part of your mortgage payment. The escrow is to pay your property taxes. Because you have a mortgage you have to have insurance on your home. It is like you have to have collision on your auto if you take a loan out on your car.

    Your realtor should have gone through this with you at the closing of your townhome. Your payment should include both your insurance and property tax (escrow) Here in Minnesota they used to tack on another fee if you did not put 20% down. Also part of your mortgage payment. Insurance might be paid separately. That is usually a yearly bill. To lower that insurance bill ask for a high deductible. We did that on our and our son's home. We figured we would not make a claim unless the house burned down. If you make a claim your rates go up. In doing this we saved about $1000 between the two homes. They have the insurance in place because they are protecting the money they lent you. You may need to show them yearly proof that you paid for insurance if you are allowed to find your own insurance.

    I know from buying son's home last year if they can tack on a fee the do. Here in Minnesota we have to pay property taxes twice a year. Your escrow account is supposed to handle that for you. (for a fee)You have owned the town home for over a year. We pay taxes in October and May here. Strange they are just alerting you about this now. Before you do anything make sure it is not a scam.

    I know I got a very official document that said for $75 they would get me a title to the property I bought. I contacted my realtor and it was a scam.

    First thing I would do is talk to the realtor that sold you the townhome or the mortgage company. I would also see if there is a way to lower that insurance bill. Unless you dispute the value of your town home not much you can do about property taxes. Unfortunately that $3500 sounds about right for yearly taxes. That means about $300 of your mortgage payment should be for that escrow.

    If they just made your payments based of the mortgage itself you relator did not help you find you something in your price range.

    According to what you said $550 is what your insurance and taxes are above what the loan payment is per month. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news. That insurance amount is outrageous.

    Here in Minnesota we can get some relief on our taxes by applying for a homeowners credit. They pay this August. You do have to fill out the paperwork to get it. This too could save you about a $1000-$1500.

    :heart: Margaret
  • shcgiebs
    shcgiebs Posts: 42 Member
    Happy August! I didn't stat it off right. Forgot to take my morning meds yesterday. Being Type 2 and Sjogren's it is not good to forget meds. Hopefully back on track today. Beautiful sunshine and low humidity! Enjoy!
  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,412 Member
    edited August 2019
    Allie I'm not so sure it was you that made a mess of things...
  • bananasandoranges
    bananasandoranges Posts: 2,410 Member
    @JRsLateInLifeMom it sounds like you do what you can to be ecological. it also seems to go in waves, in terms of society. I remember some guy in the oughts (2000s) said that he was certain organic food was a fad. au contraire! food with pesticides is a fad, only been around a few decades after milleniums without it. same for plastic...
    I find it hard to not have any food packaging, though...baby steps.
  • JRsLateInLifeMom
    JRsLateInLifeMom Posts: 2,275 Member
    edited August 2019
    Banana and oranges- so true so true when Daughter was born 20yrs ago everyone loved hand me downs I could trade clothes for others with moms I didn’t even know at events! Traded baby food Daughter hates for another mom’s stash so she saved money y I got what she needed! Swap shops had it all! Now I had a new baby bed JR outgrew in 3months after purchase it didn’t get used because Mother-in-law’s y me found (both csection moms) that the bassinet changing table was easier to use. Tried to give it to a young 18yr old 2nd cousin (exspensive heavy mattress because JRs weight was already 20lbs) she turned it down like I was offering trash 🗑 to her.Suprised me she was pregnant with a baby JRs age too! Instead she went bought a new cheaper one(mine was still in plastic so it was also new!) .Told My Mother-in-law had her take it to her sisters store in Mexico it sold for top dollar 💵 folks bidding higher than her sticker price to get it! Think she got $100 for it or more which is almost the sticker price for a Serta! ($150 + tax). They act like his new unworn baby clothes with tags attached are be neath them! So sold them y gifted them to relatives less picky. Guess like you say it’s waves maybe next generation will be more fugal than the milinials. I love eBay y swap shops don’t see the point of buying new for full price if I can get it on sale or cheaper.

    Amber Tx
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    Meg: Be kind to yourself. Let MFP set your calorie goals and stick within the limits. Some things do wonders of filling an empty tummy without adding many calories. Celery is a fabulous choice. It takes more calories to digest fresh celery that the celery contains. Herbal tea is a great choice, too. I like Celestial Seasonings peppermint best, but there are other wonderful choices. I don’t know anything about phentamine. :flowerforyou:

    Sue in WA: You have a health minded varmint stealing your carrots, or one that loves the sugar they contain. Do you have a box with a snap on lid to keep your treats for the horses in? They’d be safe from other critters. :wink:

    Evie Vancouver Island: Logging food is an essential element for success. Moving more is another essential. You are off to a great start. :bigsmile:

    Connie in KY: “We put the fun in dysfunctional.” I love your wry humor. I hope things continue on a positive path. :flowerforyou:

    Irish Terri: WTG!!! You’re doing so well! :smiley:

    Lisa: I love your advice to the newbies. We don’t have to reply to everyone, every day. We do need to count calories every day in order to make good choices and get rid of unwanted pounds, IMHO. CICO=Calories In, Calories Out. :star:

    Heather: I baby my bad knee by making knee friendly exercise choices. My bad knee will not heal beyond what it has done. Yoga, riding a bike, & riding a horse are all great exercises. The only time I will run is to protect or help a loved one. The horse riding is the biggest knee challenge for me. Most riders post at a trot to reduce the pounding it creates. I let my backside take the pounding rather than abuse my bad knee. You love to dance. Does dancing bother your knee? I hope not. :star:

    Lanette: I never ice my knee. I don’t know whether it would be a help or not. I mostly ignore the discomfort in my bad knee and avoid pounding exercises like jogging. The injury is in the cartilage between the lower leg and thigh of my left leg. The doctor told me to strengthen my leg muscles and live with it. :ohwell:


    Yoga today and it is time for me to get going!!! I hope all of you have a good day.

    Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon

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    ddenardleiter Posts: 1 Member
    Good Morning ....It's August!

    I fell off track about a year ago and it wasn't until I went to try on a cute little summer dress that I realized it was time to get back on track.

    The goals I plan to reach by the end of the year are lofty but doable as long as I keep focused. Today was day 4 and I am feeling so darn good. I just want to keep feeling this good and stay on track today and forever.

    Goal #1 - To look good in that cute little summer dress and to fit comfortably in all my clothes.

    Goal #2 - To find a way to exercise and eat right on the weekends when I am with my fiancé. The week days are pretty easy to manage, it is the weekends that are difficult. Any suggestions would be appreciated.



    Dee
    Scottsdale, AZ

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