WOMEN AGES 50 + FOR DECEMBER 2019
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November Recap
- Exercise - Met 75% of my exercise goals. I started out well for the month of November and fished weak.
- Downsizing - Still walking by and thinking about taking apart the desk and getting rid of it. Larger clothes have been donated.
- Weight Loss - November's goal was a total loss of 6 pounds which I thought was a little aggressive. I am happy with the 5.2 pound loss.
December Goals- Weight Loss Goal = 6 pounds
- Cardio = 5 days per week (minimum)
- Strength Training = 2 days per week
- Downsizing = Continue to getting rid of items no longer being used and/or wanted. Continue to go through my clothes and donate them as they no longer fit. Attempt to stop looking at that desk as such a big thing - yes, it was the first thing Charlie and I built together, but it is no longer used. I need to move forward in my life - the desk is not my life with him.
- Remember all of my loved ones who have passed for the lessons they taught me. Remember the love and not dwell on the loss.
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Morning Ladies
Lisa ~ thank you for checkin in... Love ya girlfriend and miss when your not hear, I understand about when we are just sort of feeling like a turtle that doesn't feel like coming out of his shell. especially around the holidays can be tough..we are here for you when you want to chat...
Yesterday was a hoot.. I have to get back on track eating because we are having way to much non keto food..
went to my friend Trudys yesterday afternoon, and had lunch that had some carbs, and had prossecco with cranberry juice.. called a pointsetta ,, was delish..and the 4 of us were laughing all afternoon.. if your friends with me on facebook there is a picture of us on there, we all had hats on lol
this is what makes me enjoy life, spending time with good friends
our first storm starts later this morning,, and I dont have to go anywhere.. so thats the time to get the place spruced up.. all my Christmas stuff is done except for my brother and sister in law.. im probably going to send them Omaha Steaks, always goes over well..4 -
We went through these 30 Days of Gratitude in November last year. Feel free to join in whenever you'd like ...
Machka in Oz
All right ... it's mid November and this will take us through to mid December ... just in time for Christmas!!
Day 1 - November 15 - Smell: My sense of smell is limited and my husband no longer has a sense of smell (or taste) since his accident. However, I can catch a faint scent from the roses and freesias he has grown, which are all coming into bloom.
I'm thankful that he has been able to garden and that we have so many lovely flowers and veggies growing and blooming.
Day 2 - November 16 - Technology: My laptop, my phone, email, facebook ... the fact that technology exists! It's what I do ... it's what I learn ... it's how I communicate with family and friends.
Day 3 - November 17 - Colour: Well ... I'm thankful for the bright colours on my table. Especially since this spring has been quite gloomy. They make me smile.
Day 4 - November 18 - Food: I'm thankful for my weekday lunches ... chicken, rice and veg.
Day 5 - November 19 - Sound: How applicable! I just got my laptop connected to my stereo!! I am appreciating the nice soothing music in the evenings.
Day 6 - November 20 - Nature: All of it! I am very thankful that there is nature ... animals and plants, water, rocks, mountains, hills, all of it. I'm glad I live in a place where I can see and experience nature. I couldn't live in the middle of a large city. My ideal would be in a small town or right on the edge of a larger one so I could be surrounded by countryside in seconds.
Day 7 - November 21 - Memory: I'm thankful for memory. I'm thankful that my husband has some of his memory - he's pretty good at past memories and procedural memories. I'm glad he didn't lose that. I'm also thankful that, with a bit of effort, I've been able to improve my memory a bit. I've discovered that if I focus and work at it, I can remember people's names at least some of the time! I've had to be my husband's memory.
Day 8 - November 22 - Book: Most grateful ... the Bible. It's been a comfort to me, especially in recent times.
Also grateful for books in general.
The last 18 months I've switched to reading "children's" books. I've also found them comforting.
Day 9 - November 23 - Place: I'm thankful for my bed!! Although I'm not there nearly as much as I'd like to be, my bed has become one of my favourite places to be. There I can lose myself in books or sleep.
That said, I need to get a new pillow. Might have to see about doing that tomorrow if possible.
Day 10 - November 24 - Taste! Well, there are only 4 of them: salt, sweet, bitter, sour, and I've written them in order of preference.
I am thankful I have all 4 but I wish my husband did again.
Day 11 - November 25 - Holiday: How appropriate ... one month before Christmas. Christmas is my favourite public holiday. I'm love the music, the decorations, the food, the Christmas Carol evenings, the lights, and the celebration of Jesus birth. I'm thankful that we have a Christmas holiday.
As for holidays in general, I enjoy any opportunity to a) take time off work, and b) travel. I'm very thankful I live and work in Australia where I get quite a decent amount of holiday time.
Day 12 - November 26 - Texture: Smooth. Since the measles (?) in 2016, I need to wear very smooth clothes. I've been thankful to find such things at a good price.
And the soft texture of the fur of kitties.
Day 13 - November 27 - Abilities: I am very thankful for my organisational skills. I don't know how I would have survived with the past 20 months without them!!
Deep breath ...
Day 14 - November 28 - Sight: What sight am I grateful for?
The sight of all the roses and other flowers in our garden.
The view from our dining room window out over the water.
The beach my bus goes by morning and evening ... sometimes there is sea wildlife out there. I've seen dolphins, a stingray and a whale!
The mountain behind the city.
Psalm 121
A song of ascents.
1 I lift up my eyes to the mountains—
where does my help come from?
2 My help comes from the Lord,
the Maker of heaven and earth.
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Day 15 - November 29 - Season: Summer. I'm always thankful for summer! The warmth. The long daylight hours. I come alive in summer. One more day till summer!
Day 16 - November 30 - My Body: I'm thankful for my brain and my legs. My brain, because it often has to be a brain for two of us now and although it fails me now and then, I'm so glad things like my memory seem to have improved. And my legs because they are what carry me around and allow me to do things like cycling and running.
Day 17 - December 1 - Knowledge: Coincidentally, my current course is Knowledge Management. I appreciate everything I've learned through formal education, experience, and life in general. I'm especially thankful for being at a point where I feel reasonably comfortable around computers ... but can still learn more! Even just today, I learned how to add contacts into my phone.
Machka in Oz1 -
Thank you Barbie for bringing us into another month! I have to agree with the others opinions about everyone in this group. I find, as life keeps rolling on, that I look forward to the conversation, inspiration and support that I get from all of you. Mornings are already my favorite part of the day; you ladies just make it even more pleasant. Like having coffee with long time friends.
It is December first, so of course I weighed in: I am back up to 238. Which means I have gained back what I have lost, even with the extra exercise. All my fault, as I have been celebrating the holidays since November started. With the extra yummies for the daycare kids, for my family, add my birthday and Thanksgiving, PLUS the wine fairy that visits my house a couple of times a week...I have had a good time this month. And it shows. So...time for me to stop celebrating every day. I am going to go alcohol free for the next 24 days. I can do this (yes, I am mentally psyching myself up)! I will also stay on a strict lean protein, high veg meal plan. Going to try to give sugar the heave ho for the next three weeks. (I can do this.)
I CAN DO THIS!!!
Machka- I have fallen behind on your gratitude calendar...what day are we on? I left off at:
#13-abilities: I am grateful for the ability to work with many small children and find a bottomless well of patience.
#14-sight: I am grateful for the sight of snow on the ground
#15-season: lol (following the above gratitude) I am grateful for winter. I love the crispness, the winter sports, and the "warmth" the season gives me.
#16-body: I am grateful for my strength. Although I know I could (and will) be stronger, I am strong enough to get the things done that need to be done.
#17-knowledge: I am grateful for the knowledge that I have learned regarding children and how they learn and process and grow. They are amazing little humans!
Love and hugs to all of you! ttfn xoxoxo KJ (Kelly)
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Jake hates parsnips. They were always a part of my mother's turkey soup and I've missed having them, so this year I bought a parsnip and cooked it in a separate pot from the rest of the veggies. Now there is one jar of soup in the freezer with the parsnip that is labeled "soup for Barbie". Most good solutions are simple.
Barbie from NW WA5 -
Barbie thank you so much for your faithfulness in keeping us moving forward. I needed to read your post for December, it was to me right, lol? Like when a sermon on Sunday morning hits you square between the eyes. I've let the stress of life get in the way of my fellowship with my friends and supporters here and I have missed you all and NEED the support.
I've really been working on not letting petty nastiness of others become MY problem. I decided to completely enjoy my favorite season of the year. I worked all day yesterday putting up Christmas decorations. Made a big dent but it will take several more days as I put a tree in every room of our house, some more "cheat trees" than others.
Love you my friends
Janetr OKC6 -
Barbie: When my girls were at home, I always cooked different veg in separate pots to accommodate their likes/dislikes. These days, they all go together in my steamer, as DH and I love all veg.3
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Dec 1st~ my favorite smell I think is fresh balsam,the smell of the Fresh Christmas Tree every year.. I have a soy candle that is balsam , that I haven't used yet .
got the bed made and am watching the cooking channel and relaxing..
I am looking for something to get my brother and sister in law.. omaha steaks are getting bad reviews..
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Happy December ladies! And thank you Barbie for your insightful stewardship.
Terri I read your goals from November thread and will print out your insights — The little steps over time, the lifestyle for a lifetime is really what I’m striving for.
Goals for December :
—-treadmill every day until our trip
—-healthy meals and “walk on by” the impulse treats that seem to be everywhere!
—celebrate my students efforts with positive concerts (6, count ‘em 6!! in 3 weeks)
Kim sounds like a social, happy holiday, it is amazing how “one note” some feasts can be, glad you easily navigated despite the horrible choices at your second event.
Kelly you logged a lot of exercising in November, inspiring!
Will spend today safe and warm from our icy, snowy weather and will make bone broth—rori is also inspiring me!
NYKAREN3 -
Happy First of the month!
Thank you Barbie for this December thread and getting us going during the final month of this year.
Machka - I love the idea that as we get colder and darker here in the Pacific NW, you will be in the midst of your summer weather. Keep posting those photos.
Terri and SuziQ - a big round of applause for your successes in the weight loss department. You both keep me inspired!
Janetr - great hearing from you. A Christmas tree in each room, wow.
Pip - so glad Yogi is on the mend!
Rain/snow mix was forecast here this morning and I actually saw some fat flakes at around 6 when I let the dogs out. Looks like it's back to rain. If it's not coming down too hard, I'll pull on my woolie socks and get a brisk morning walk in.
So our old (13 year old) back up Dell Laptop bit the dust this morning. I only use it to play Tai Chi DVD's. Turned it on to get anti virus updates downloaded and it got real mad about it and the hard drive crashed. Looks like I can drop it off at Staples for e-recycling. I will open the back and see what the "guts" look like and find the hard drive and yank it out if I can, if not, fracture/destroy it in some way. Sounds like surgery. No State secrets on it, but perhaps an old copy of our tax returns I'd hate for some clever person to find.
Patting myself on the back for having backed the whole thing up last year (mostly photos I didn't want to lose), and also for backing up this newer laptop yesterday for month-end. Have new December month end thumb drive ready and waiting.
OK Peeps, that's the quick and dirty for now. Make it a fabulous day!
Lanette
SW WA State4 -
Happy December 1st!!!
Thank you,Barbie for bringing us into a new month.We sold 75 Christmas trees yesterday,just 2 of us.But it felt good to be busy and still able to lift the trees and carry them as I’ve done for 23 years. I was exhausted last night but it was a good exhausted.Thanksgiving was So nice for the first time in a Very long time.It sounds like everyone else had a good day as well.Prayerz,hugs,love ❤️,and gratitude for y’all!
Debby in Va4 -
Barbara: I found a Christmas ships.org site with may photos. My phone is not an adequate camera to take the pics, so I don’t have any of my own. :ohwell:
(((Lisa in AR))): Thanks for touching bases.
Machka: Today I am grateful for the smell of coffee in the morning. :bigsmile:
Barbie: My mom saute’d parsnips and I liked to put nutmeg on them. I haven’t had a parsnip in a very long time. It is a good memory. Thanks! I think I’ll go to the store and find some. YUM!
Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon
December 2019 Resolutions
1. Log every bite and swallow.
2. Cardio exercise at least 3 days a week. Work on strength and
stamina.
3. Have fun every day.
4. Drink at least 3 glasses of water a day.
5. Monitor sleep. Average 7 or more hours nightly.
6. Avoid alcohol.
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Bea is putting the star on the top of the tree. Wish we had been there to see it, but it's lovely to be sent a pic.
We did the cleaning together (DH dusted) and then he managed to get the decorations and tree out of the garage roof without damaging his back too much. I found my outdoor lights and they are WORKING!
All I've done is put out the fake Amaryllis, but there is plenty of time.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
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Happy Sunday from Carol in GA4 -
New girl on the block - My story in a nutshell. I'm 58 will be 59 in April. I've lost the same 30-40 pounds every other year and always gain it back never reaching my true goals or maintaining them. I have coronary artery disease, had a 99% blockage in my LAD almost 3 years ago now and even that wasn't enough to motivate me. Borderline diabetic due to weight - doctor put me on a med that made my muscles ache so I stopped taking and went to diet doctor, she put me on Ozympic, and later Topomax. The Topomax made me so confused after first dose I ended up stopping after two doses. Still on the ozympic but think it's making me sick as well, have woke up 4 times in past 6 weeks with dry heaves/throwing up/diarrhea/cold sweats - always in the middle of the night. Might need to stop it as well. Not like I'm losing a lot more on it - I am down 13 pounds in about 6-7 weeks. Even lost 3 pounds last week even with Thanksgiving. Husband is losing as well but at double the rate I am as diet doctor gave him another med that really helps but I can't take due to my heart disease. He's down about 22 in same time frame. I'm not drinking enough water and I haven't started exercising yet. I really like the DASH diet, pick up recipes from WW here and there. I work full time, just finished my Master's, have 4 kids and 4 grandkids and am in the process of moving (long story) might not happen until early 2020 but I'm 1/2 packed. No exactly sure what I want my goal weight to be as I've never reached it, I'm short, around 5'1 1/2. I say 5'2 but I'm short of that a little. Done this so many times it's exhausting - I get rid of my fat clothes every time I lose weight and vow I'll never gain it back but alas - I always do. Have always had a very low self esteem which I'm sure enters into this to some degree. Live in Iowa so we have winter about 6 months out of the year - LOL! Husband is pretty good at support but since he loses it so much faster and is just the type that can cold turkey anything he sets his mind to it seems to come much easier for him. He'll say - we'll you ate more than I did, even though I was clearly within my 1200-1500 calories and didn't eat anything I wasn't supposed to. He just eats less due to these meds he's on. I truly know that slow and steady wins the race and his rapid lose will slow down. Plus, not doing it for him, I'm doing it for me and my health. My visions - to wear a pair of cute jeans with a belt and tucked in shirt with no bulges. To not have stomach aches every day - to look somewhat normal in a swim suit - to have energy - to not be tired all the time - to get off some of the many meds - was up to 4 blood pressure meds, back to 3 now but also many other meds - to reach my goal and stick to it! Just to name a few. Happy December 1st - I like 1st's - feels fresh and a chance to begin again - even though I'm doing good it still feels good to renew that dedication on a 1st.7
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I managed to go down 2 ponds last month but still 3 pounds to what is considered healthy BMI.
My goal for this month is to maintain or be lower than I started at today.
3 years ago SW 210 lbs
1 year ago 190 lbs
Today CW 148
Goal 145 for healthy BMI
Dream goal of 135 pounds
I am 63 years old changed my way of eating to low carb high fat successfully.
RV Rita in New Mexico8 -
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Allie - What about a restaurant gift card for the your brother and SIL?
Okie in the TX Hill Country3
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