WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR OCTOBER 2019

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  • klanders30
    klanders30 Posts: 2,569 Member
    I’m now just getting over head cold that led to laryngitis. 11 days of feeling lousy. :s

    DH and I spent 2 hours cleaning up the back yard on this gorgeous sunny autumn day then we treated ourselves to lunch out and discussed our future :#

    NYKAREN
  • 1948Peachy
    1948Peachy Posts: 1,511 Member
    Tracey ~ It looks like you have very good insight on ways to alleviate the over indulging! Good luck!

    Carol in GA
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,144 Member
    ahhhhh so packed up most of what I needed and I am at Toms house.. I did indulge in a couple of cookies, but have brought my keto stuff with me.. the boys are happy I am here and so am I.. Both Tom and I have had a heck of a week, but so glad he and Elena can get away and enjoy a week of sunshine and fun.
    Tuesday I am spending with my dearest friend Doris, as a parental figure she is all I have left.. and I told her and promised that if and when she becomes frail , I will take care of her.. her kids might help . But she can count on me and she knows it...
    one nice thing here there is a tub, I miss taking a bath,,, so will soak in one and relax tonight,,,
  • margaretturk
    margaretturk Posts: 5,292 Member
    Aquarium in Duluth...
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  • okiewoman510
    okiewoman510 Posts: 1,319 Member
    Allie - No tub in the master was a deal breaker when hubs and I bought this house. I take a bath every night, even if it is only long enough to get clean before I head to bed. Often it is soaking and reading a book (the main reason I haven't converted to an e-reader).

    Okie in the TX Hill Country
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,785 Member
    Hi all,
    Did some editing this morning. Then I thought I'd lost one of my sections, but I've found it on my old tablet. Panic over. I'm uploading from tablet Notebook to Dropbox then copying and pasting into a rough Word version for editing, before I paste it into the "Fixit" version for publication. When I've done the previous sections I will work directly onto the rough Word.
    The reason why I did it like that was that my old laptop was so creaky it stopped me writing. My new one is much, much easier.

    Kim - I know how difficult it can be with old people. My sympathy. <3

    Went for my 5k this pm. A sunny day for once. Breezy, big waves, but a lovely change from our recent weather.

    Bought lots of bits for our marathon child minding tomorrow. My preference would be to go out, but I've got everything we need if we stay in. It might be nice enough for a breezy picnic on the beach. I do find all three together very hard work. :o;)
    I think we have decided not to go to the Ball tomorrow. We will be just too knackered. It's expensive too.

    Enjoying ourselves tonight watching Spiral, a French detective series. We watched the first two episodes just now, that I recorded last Saturday and the next two start in 10 minutes. We've seen all the previous seasons. This is the 7th.

    Much love to all, Heather UK xxxxxxxx
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,355 Member
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  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,144 Member
    Ok so I ate my feelings today .. a week from crazytown and ate junk.. tomorrow is another day.. and wont give up my Keto.. will keep on keeping on...enjoying being covered in dogs :)
  • KJLaMore
    KJLaMore Posts: 2,847 Member
    Just popping in. Spent the day doing my shop and food prep for the week. Made a very nice chicken and tortellini soup. Also made some pasta for Tim, grilled some chicken and made the inside out egg roll. Got fruit cut, veg washed and cut and went through a bottle of wine (oops!). I logged it. More calories there, than in my lunch. ANyway, just wanted to say that you ladies talking about the Great British Baking Show got me checking it out. It is just amazing to watch them come up with the stuff they do! I realized about 15 minutes into the "biscuit" episode that I would be an EPIC failure because my brain can't translate american biscuit to english biscuit! lol
  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,979 Member
    Okie - I am with you, no tub would be a deal breaker. I too love my nightly soak with my book.
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,355 Member
    stat for the day:

    treadmill jog - barefoot - 25.19min, 6.0-7.0sp, 135ahr, 9.44min mi, 2.60mi= 278c
    Apple Watch- 298c

    forgot my monkey feet
  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,412 Member
    GodMomKim wrote: »
    Hi Gals,

    Katla – welcome home, hope that cold/kid germ yucky goes away quick!

    Allie – your trip to NYC sounds awful!

    Thanks all for listening to me and putting in some ideas and help. I did start by trying gently and without telling why to find out what she’s been eating, in general and specifically before a bout of “trouble” so found out things that are easing my mind, not a complete answer and medical help is still needed, but she has been eating blueberries for breakfast and a beet salad for lunch for a few days – both will do creative things to the color and consistency of feces…. And before each bout of trouble she has been out to a big heavy luncheon (filet mignon yesterday) She usually eats lighter and more fish than beef…

    Overall my mom’s health is good, a bit deaf, minor high blood pressure, has a pacemaker. Takes calcium and a blood pressure med. That’s it. She is still mentally sharp, drives, walks 1-2 miles a day, volunteers 3 days a month… BUT she is stubborn and Hates doctors and medical stuff in general, so we will not be doing an emergency room visit, but I am working on finding out when her next doctor’s appointment is and seeing if I can come. Cause then I can speak up. She also is very private of anything going on with any part of her generally kept under clothing.

    She got a good night’s sleep and I am monitoring the going ons more than I usually do.

    As this was an unplanned visit – I have a babysitting job tonight and lunch with friends tomorrow and will be doing those, which is good for my mental sanity.

    Kim from N. California

    Kim Until you figure out what is going on with your mom, she should avoid taking any anti-inflammatories (Advil, Aleve, Aspirin). If she is willing to do it, next time she poops she should leave it in the toilet without flushing and come back to look at it in 30 minutes. If there is a maroon halo around the poo, it's very likely to be blood. xoxo

    Karen in Virginia
  • GodMomKim
    GodMomKim Posts: 3,708 Member
    Karen I’ll try, but she will be resistant- thanks maybe if she goes in the night I can check in the night
  • okiewoman510
    okiewoman510 Posts: 1,319 Member
    Crisis averted in my world. I couldn't find 1/2 of hubs Halloween costume and my wig, arguably the most important part of mine. I looked where I thought they were....and they weren't there. I looked in the other place they might be, not there. I looked for almost an hour, a lot of that in the shop that isn't air conditioned, and it was 96 F here today. I finally found them, whew!

    Okie in the (hot) TX Hill Country
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,687 Member
    Snowflake1968 wrote: »
    My health journey is in a terrible place. I have gained 15 of the 25 pounds I lost back and I am struggling terribly to find the determination to get back on the right path. The only food I am wanting is junk and even on days that i do make a healthy option for my lunch if someone offers something else I buy it. This not only costs me money but also is costing me my waistline. Maybe I’ll just leave money at home this week. That will make me have to say no. The other struggle I am having is getting my water in. I just keep forgetting to drink it at work. I fill my bottle and it sits there. Maybe I need to set an alarm for this.

    Hugs to those that need them and high fives to those with successes.
    Tracey in Edmonton where we are enjoying the nicest weather we have had since last July (2018)

    Many of my work colleagues buy their lunches, which in Hobart, amounts to $10-$15/day. I bring my lunch and it costs about $3.50/day.

    One of my colleagues and I had a chat about that one day ... I was assembling my lunch and she was unwrapping whatever it was that she got from a local cafe. She commented that her lunches were probably about $15/day and she was starting to think that might be a little bit much ... then she stopped to think for a moment. $15/day = $75/week = $300/month = $3600/year. As she walked out of the kitchen she said, "I could fly somewhere and have a holiday for that!!" She's in another department now so I don't know whether she started bringing her own lunch or not.

    Yes, not bringing money might help, and adding it all up might as well. :) Put the money you're saving toward something.

    As for water, I used to bring it in a bottle and wouldn't drink it ... it just sat there. Then I bought a "glass" (it's an outdoor dining acrylic) and now I put my bottle in the fridge so the water gets cold and fill my glass from the cold water several times a day. Somehow drinking from a glass seemed better.


    Machka in Oz
  • csofled
    csofled Posts: 3,022 Member
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  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,687 Member
    edited October 2019
    This is one of the ways we can get off the island (Tasmania) ... the other is to fly.

    This photo was taken yesterday morning by Wes Bowler, a Coastal Photographer.
    https://www.instagram.com/lonniesnaps_photography/?hl=en

    Spirit Of Tasmania heading out this morning (c)lonniesnaps_photography (insta)
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    Machka in Oz
  • cmsavells
    cmsavells Posts: 257 Member
    Hi ladies,

    I have read every post, but just really haven’t had anything to post myself. The weather is cooler and so awesome. However, it makes me want to eat...a lot! I think it was so hot for so long, now it’s cool and I don’t mind heating up the house with the oven.

    I have a nasty cold. I just want to be in bed, but my mom really wanted to go to the park. The dry leaves were really rough on my already irritated respiratory system. Oh well, it was a beautiful day and mom walked the slowest 3/4 of a mile ever, but hey, she did it!!

    Hugs to all!
    Connie in KY
  • auntiebk
    auntiebk Posts: 2,619 Member
    Viv Aubrey is gorgeous and so is his setting!
    Machka that information would have come in very handy when Mama was turning off my music while I was doing homework ;) Your accomplishments and attitude are amazing. Bravissima!
    SuziQ Chocolate hummus? Really? ground chickpeas with chocolate?
    Tina in Ca that smoke is way too close. Hope you get just enough rain to reduce fire danger and not enough to cause slides. How well I remember the 5 seasons of California: drought, wildfire, pineapple express, mudslide and quake.
    Tracey learning a new job is exhausting, but I'm sure you'll have it down in no time. Meanwhile how about a stress relieving 10 minute walk break with that water alarm?
    Amber tell us about that picture?
    Ginny yes there are some nasty colds going around.
    NYKaren so sorry its had you down 11 days. Hope it's well and truly gone, and you and your DH are cheerful about your future.
    Okie looking forward to pics of you and your hubs in Halloween costumes.
    Connie hope your cold eases quickly, good for you getting your mom out to walk in the park.

    Joe bought a chainsaw on a stick (pole trimmer) and limbed up three of the worst trees this morning. We dragged the branches to piles near the burn barrel but didn't inaugurate it as it was just too rainy. Then my friend came and discovered we have lobster mushrooms, chanterelles and one king bolete. She was ecstatic and I was just glad we had something she could enjoy in gratitude for all her dance leading and now mushroom knowledge sharing. There are a few “baby” chanterelles that I'll check on again Wednesday and if they've grown will cut for her. There were many different ones she didn't recognize, but one that might be white matsutake. If new ones come up, will take a sample to the mushroom festival for expert verification, don't want to confuse with Amanita!

    This afternoon went with friends to the movie Maleficent: Mistress of Evil. Enjoyed it more than I expected to. Now I'll have to check out the first one and watch it. ;)

    Joe wants to do the burning in the early morning. I understand, that's my most energetic time too. But alas, tomorrow I'm on hospitality committee at Church and Monday morning is BB&B. If he'd wait til after BB&B Monday, I'd postpone my walking date with a friend I need to catch up with. Better would be to wait til Tuesday, but ...patience?!? :noway:

    Lighter, lovelies!
    f8qt1s098sxm.gifBarbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
    Word for 2019: "GOOD" good attitude, good food, good times, good choices, good enough, feel good, GOOD! Word for October: get up and do it!
    Steps=6783 today so far, vits=19 log=19 CI<CO=17 CI<250<CO=10 Tumble=10 mfp=19 AF=16
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,785 Member
    Slept well. :D
    Getting myself mentally ready for the three to arrive in a whirlwind. :D Want to wash my hair first, after breakfast.
    I would like to go out to lunch, with a short bus trip thrown in, but I'm sure family friendly restaurants will be packed on a Sunday. Getting there early is a must. DH is amenable, but I do have loads of food in the house as a fall back. Sometimes they just love to stay in, but it is not easy on the nerves for six hours!
    Thankfully, the weather is looking good. :D If it stays that way a picnic on the beach is a possibility. Plus ice cream?

    Love to all, Heather UK xxxxxxxx
  • klanders30
    klanders30 Posts: 2,569 Member
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  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,687 Member
    edited October 2019
    exermom wrote: »
    M – whenever we go somewhere (Vince and I), I always take my food with me. While he’s ordering his food, I’m usually getting my sandwich prepared. The interesting thing is that I have a lot more food than he has and it’s usually better for me and less calories. But I am anxious to try that thing that’s like a burger at Burger King.

    Michele in NC

    I haven't eaten at a fast food burger place in ages. I remember getting a sundae at Hungry Jacks (Australia's name for Burger King) when my husband was in the hospital rehab because it was a nearby walk away. That was well over a year ago. And we might have stopped at a burger place when we were in Canada in 2017.

    When we eat out, the closest we'll get to fast food is Subway or Zambreros.
    https://www.zambrero.com.au/

    Otherwise we eat in a restaurant or cafe ... but not frequently. Usually only when we're travelling.

    The last two days we've spent the day driving all over the countryside checking the cycling routes for a couple 200 kilometre events coming up soon. About halfway through yesterday, we stopped in a little town which fortunately had a Banjos Bakery and had lunch there. http://banjos.com.au/ That was nice, but today, we just picked up a couple things at a small grocery. :)


    M in Oz
  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,979 Member
    Barbara - getting out of my chair to walk might not be a bad idea either. I have been walking more to get things signed and such down in the resident wings. It makes for a leisurely walk as most of our residents are wheelchair bound, out hallways get congested a lot. We currently have 97 residents and only 2 are mobile.
    I hope Joe allows you to wait until Tuesday.

    Heather - I agree six hours in the house with the Grands is a long time to keep them occupied. I always try to have an adventure of some kind on the agenda too.

    Kelly - I literally laughed out loud at you making a wreath for your son, my husband used to do things like that for our daughters too. I did not paint the monopoly board rocks, I saw them somewhere online and they reminded me of Rebecca. I hope Tim sees the difference in time and doesn’t become too grumpy with you for not helping.

    Rodger cut wood most of the afternoon yesterday so that I can start baking it to dry it. We are going to do some craft shows this year, but probably not as many as the last two years. With me working full time I won’t have the time to paint and colour like I had previously. I do think I’ll be able to sell some at work though to coworkers.

    Had a fairly decent eating day yesterday, now to do it again today.

    Tracey in Edmonton



  • SuziQ113
    SuziQ113 Posts: 1,520 Member
    Hello one and all.

    I hope everyone is having or had a wonderful Sunday. I have yet to start my meal planning and have been having a somewhat lazy weekend. I am catching up with various chores today.

    Work has been busy which makes the days fly. Before I know it, it is Friday again.

    Luci – Sorry to hear you’re in pain after a long day. I hope you were able to get some quality sleep.

    Viv – I am sure you’re excited about the new kitchen. Hope the work starts as planned and stays within budget. Cannot wait to see the pictures. Glad to hear Maggie is OK after her adventures to the vet.

    Machka – You must be thrilled to have a break in coursework. I believe music is extremely healing in all of its forms. It’s a darn shame most of the schools in the US no longer offer music classes. I feel it is certainly limiting the education of the majority of the children in the US. I also bring lunch to the office. Not only does it control my eating, but is a big money saver! I do treat myself once in a blue moon as it is nice to go out and have lunch with my favorite co-workers.

    Heather – It must feel wonderful to feel better. I hope DH is on the mend too. I submit my taxes via paper too. It’s more of a protest than anything else with me. I actually like putting them together. Sorry to hear about DH’s younger daughter. It’s terrible knowing you will be made redundant but not knowing when. I think it makes one feel safer when the time continues to pass and you are still employed. Looking forward to seeing the fun you will be having on your next cruise! DH looks so happy with the grandkids.

    Rho – I hope the mechanic finds the issue with your vehicle. Terrible to put out such a large amount of funds and it’s not properly fixed. I also “love” when people blame technology for their errors. I would demand to speak with the manager.

    Lisa – Thank you for sharing the pictures. You have a lovely family. And, Egg is back. He probably slept for 3 days straight!

    Amber – Wow you are so ahead of the holiday rush! Congratulations on the inch and weight loss!

    KJ – Love the fig gift card idea! LOL!

    Debby – Congratulations on the new stove and great savings. Just in time for the holidays!

    Margaret – Yes, nature is humbling. Thank you for sharing the pictures. I certainly miss the fall foliage.

    Amber – The War of the Racoons. There is food somewhere…….. Have you tried sprinkling cayenne pepper? It seems to help with the pests here.

    Cathy – Happy birthday to your mom. What a beautiful cake!

    Terri – Thank you for sharing the pics from your garden.

    Kim – Oh, nooooooo. Certainly not normal for anyone at any age. She needs to get to the doctor’s office asap.

    Viv – What a handsome horse. He looks like he has some personality!

    Tracey – Love the Monopoly board. Very creative!

    Connie – I hope you feel better soon.

    Barbara – Yes, chocolate hummus. You have to try it to believe it. My boss shared some with me one day and I was amazed. It is a healthy alternative to a chocolate craving. At least one is getting some fiber with their treat. My problem is I love it so much it’s hard to control myself. The next time I purchase it I am going to immediately portion it out. It has a custard-like consistency. Wonderful by itself or with fruit.

    Michelle – Yes, beets. Scared myself too not too long ago. I have a wonderful roasted beet salad recipe. I must have eaten approximately five large beets. The next day I thought I had bleeding ulcers or something.

    JulieDee – Welcome.

    Hugs and support to all. SuziQ
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    csofled Posts: 3,022 Member
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