WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR FEBRUARY 2020
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Hi Gals,
Barbie – thanks for keeping us together and current!
Had a “surprise” visit from my nephew, he texted as he left college for the 3 hour drive down, that he’d like to stop for dinner. I was delighted! He has lost about 30 lbs, (the “poster” about men vs women losing weight made me smile) his weight lose system is riding his bike to college and back 2 times a day 5 days a week, it is just under 1 mile each way so he is riding 20 miles a week and loses 30 lbs in 3 months…. I suspect he is doing other things too and doesn’t realize it. His jeans were hanging on him gathered up by an ugly belt! So I introduced him to the thrift store after dinner. He knows his brands and is fashion aware. An almost new pair of $105 jeans for $16.60 he was delighted and I got them for him as a valentines Day gift early.
About 8-9 years ago, a older gardening client asked me to be a party angel for her superbowl party – putting out food, helping guests, doing cleanup – about 3 years into that it I started catering it too. They are a very conservative eating group of 20-30 folks the young ones in their 80’s the oldest this year will be 101. Nothing spicy (and ground black pepper is spicy) nothing not “American” yet a favorite and what I am making this year is Lasagna, garlic bread light garlic, and salad. It is pretty busy and I will miss most of the game, but am loved and well paid. This group is crazy 49er fans, and that is my team also, I will wear my 9er gear with an apron. They have 3 rooms set up for watching all with big (full wall) screen TVs and decorations to match the teams. But this year the hostess told me there would be only 49er decorations. LOL It is a huge house, last year in the about 6 hours I was there I walked 25,000 steps.. There are quite a few with walkers and so I fetch and carry drinks, food etc. as well as doing all the cooking. The guests bring the appetizers and desserts.
We have had a few days in a row with California cold nights and nice days, today 40 at 5am and 65 in the afternoon, I have been working in my garden for a couple of hours each afternoon. Still tons to do but getting there.
Kim from N. California
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Sunday -- did my Zwift FTP* test! Apparently my FTP has increased from 100 to 109. Before you get too excited ... that's pretty poor but better than nothing.
Distance: 16.60km
Elevation: 134m
Moving Time: 45:14
Elapsed Time: 45:14
Speed:.......... Avg: 22.0km/h | Max: 63.4km/h
Heart Rate: .. Avg: 140bpm | Max: 170bpm
Cadence: ..... Avg: 80 | Max: 119
Power: ......... Avg: 105W | Max: 217W
Calories: ...... 271
And then I did a cooldown row ...
Distance: 1,622m
Time: 10:26
...............Avg .......... Max
Speed: 3:12/500m | 2:36/500m
Cadence: 28 | 30
Power: 49W | 72W
Calories: 80
Perceived Exertion: Easy
* FTP
What is Functional Threshold Power?
Functional Threshold Power (FTP) represents your ability to sustain the highest possible power output over 45 to 60 minutes, depending on whether you’re a trained athlete or not. As a result 95% of the 20 minute average power is used to determine FTP.
https://support.wattbike.com/hc/en-au/articles/115001848349-Functional-Threshold-Power-FTP-Training-Zones
Machka in Oz3 -
Getting ready to gear up for the day - need to help partner with 'morning stuff', feed dogs, & get ready for work…but I have a few minutes before I have to shift into gear…
Kim I want to go to that party. Wow. Just wow. You are phenomenal.
Rori Isn't that odd about needing to cut sandwiches up & eat with a fork? Dementia is so baffling sometimes. Glad your husband was a sweet pea yesterday. I hope there are more days like that for you two. How is your planning for memory care progressing? My partner & I are starting to look at continuing care options.
Rebecca Athena and her thumb. So stinkin' cute. And...I love your Happy Nudist whiteboard.
Annie How crushing about your tiny Papillon Mickey. I don't think most dogs deteriorate that quickly with heart failure. It must have been a shocker to lose her so quickly.
Superbowl We aren't football fans either but the Super Bowl is in a category by itself. We will eat some fun food & enjoy the game, halftime, & TV ads.
OK, up and at 'em. Only 30 weeks to go until I am retired…
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Already 5 pages behind, but catching up so here goes.
Ginny I know what you mean, you do lose social connections when you lose a partner. I know I'm not keen on going out with couples, I feel like a spare part, and feel envious of them. I'm lucky in that although most of my friends are married, we do a lot of girly stuff together on a regular basis. I really appreciate them. I have also joined a 'Ladies Who' group. It is a ladies only social group who meet up for lunch, latte & various other events to enjoy each other's company & form friendships. I must admit being an introvert this is outside my comfort zone, but I always enjoy myself when I attend outings. In fact we had a lovely afternoon tea last Thursday, and I am getting to know some of them now which helps. Maybe there is something similar where you are that you could join?
Heather Love the quote I'm gonna make the rest of my life, the best of my life. I'm trying!
Sue Belated Happy Birthday to you
Annie So sorry for the loss of Mickey
Barbie Thanks for keeping us going. Can't believe we are in February already.
Well I started January at 149lbs and I'm now back to 147lbs I've been eating too many Christmas goodies, but I am going to stop eating empty calories. I'm going to put Heather's quote up near the computer and in the kitchen near the biscuit tin. I'll start logging my food again as well, see if I can see a pattern for losing a few pounds and gaining them again. My aim is to be less than 147lb by the end of Feb.
My sister in law has heard from the oncologist and found that the cancer has spread to her brain. She is back on the tablets to help slow it down, I think she is on the right dosage now and hope it helps. Once this stops slowing the cancer, she can go onto another tablet, once that one stops helping, she can have chemotherapy. We/they are taking it a day at a time now, I'm praying that the cancer slows down so she has many more years with us. We may know a bit more next month when she will have more tests to see if the cancer has slowed or spread.
DS is having trouble laying the flooring in the kitchen, the ground is not level (even though it has had something put on it to level it off) he's had to take up a few of them because they were not going in straight. That was probably why hubby chose a square type pattern last time rather than wooden planks. (You couldn't tell whether they were in straight or not because the pattern had different shapes on it) I'm sure DS will get there in the end, it might take longer than we though it would though.
Better make a start on the dinner, if I can get into the kitchen!
Love to all
Viv UK
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Stat Update
08/24/19 SW 195.0
12/31/19 EW 163.0
01/31/20 EW 161.2
WL in January = 1.8 pounds
I was very sloppy with my food choices and exercise plan in January. February is a re-start month and I am looking forward to hitting my goal of 40 pounds lost!
SuziQ - SFL3 -
Attended a flower arranging class yesterday. The taller carnation sprays will be shortened once the lilies start to open.
Hugs to all.
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Viv - Glad you liked the quote. It spoke to me. I do occasionally google happiness quotes if I'm feeling a bit out of kilter. I always find some that help! If I'm doing something difficult I try to pre-arm myself with a few. Put them in my backpack, as Margaret would say.
Kim - That sounds like a great workout! :laugh: Cash and a workout, win win! I'm sure they all love you. It did make me laugh to think of Lasagne as an American dish.
The chicken curry was fantastic yesterday. We're having it again today and I'm going to make some kind of spicy cabbage stir fry to go with it. Vegtastic!
England playing in the Six Nations rugby match this afternoon. It's against France, in Paris. DH will be watching on TV in his study. I will do some rowing.
In my memoir I'm writing about the first time I had dressed salad in France and it tasted like angel's nectar. A seminal moment in my food journey. When I can be bothered to make my dressing for a green salad now, I always am transported back to that evening and wonder why I don't make it more often. :bigsmile: I remember waxing lyrical at the time (I was 12) and my dad saying, "It's the garlic."
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx4 -
Hello everyone.
Yesterday was quite a busy one. I attended a flower arranging class, did a little clothes shopping, had a haircut and also hit the grocery store. Also got some laundry done and a nice, long nap. I certainly miss my power naps during the workweek.
Today will be a meal planning day. I do need to return some of the items I purchased yesterday. One shirt was just a little too see-through for me and the rest were too big. I am still getting used to being a smaller me. The return may wait until one day after work. I will see how the day goes.
Amber – Congratulations on the weight loss. WTG.
Luci – Down to a 10 from an 18. Great work!
Machka – Yeah the Christmas decorations are down! I almost miss mine – especially the lights. I am thinking of buying seasonal ones for my courtyard. I have a 6-foot high privacy fence and I can place them on the inside. I do have some solar ones, but it’s not the same. Your roses and garden area are beautiful.
Lisa – Congratulations on the January weight loss.
Allie – You must be getting very excited for your trip. Cannot wait to hear about it and seeing some pictures.
Ginny – At first many of our coupled friends stayed in touch after Charlie died. We all slowly drifted and I think the main reason is both sides are reminded of our loss and grief. I know I isolated myself for quite some time because I did not want to keep talking about it and “faking” happiness. I am working upon putting myself out there.
Heather – I love the happiness quote.
Karen – Hugs to you. Oh, no dog poop! I cannot imagine (or I can and do not want to).
Sue – Happy belated birthday to you. I hope your new year is a great one for you.
RvRita – Wow, what an impressive January you had hitting your goals.
Lanette – I have read The Stand a few times. It’s one of those once every decade reads for me.
Terri – Sorry to hear about your SIL and how her controlling ways have effected your family. Yet, I do think DB has some responsibility in not getting in touch with his family. I know men are not wired like we are, but……
Michele – I still do not know how you bake so much and stay away from it. I simply have not self-control when it comes to homemade baked goods. Yeah! Christmas decorations are put away and you do not have to think about them when you return from your FL trip.
Annie – So very sorry to hear about the loss of Mickey.
Kim – Although you will miss most of the game you being a party angle sounds like fun. 101! I cannot imagine. I hope I never get to a point in my life where black pepper is too spicy – LOL.
Rebecca – Athena continues to bring a smile to my face – she is a cutie. Love the water tracker. It’s a great way to recycle/reuse.
Viv – Praying for your DSIL.
Welcome all who are new. We are all in different places in our journeys yet have many things in common. Visit frequently and jump in when you are comfortable.
Hugs to all and prayers for those in need.
SuziQ - SFL
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Happy Groundhog Day and Super Sunday! Guess we'll be routing for the Chiefs since DH is from Kansas. We will snack a bit during the game and I'll drink a beer, but otherwise, calorie counting won't be much different today. I'll still log it and we will have a smaller dinner to make up for game time.
My Favorite part of Superbowl:
https://nypost.com/video/the-puppy-bowls-irresistible-starting-lineup-is-ready-to-embark/?utm_source=url_sitebuttons&utm_medium=site buttons&utm_campaign=site buttons
Viv Prayers for your SIL! Hope the cancer responds well to the pills!
SuzyQ Beautiful flowers!
I like the start of the month...feels like a new opportunity on our journeys to weight loss or management! I am hoping for a more active month this month. I'm still not going to struggle on the numbers, just keep improving my health and keeping downward movement on the scale. Not going to stress out over these last 10 pounds!
Hugs to All! Luci in WNC3 -
JRsLateInLifeMom wrote: »Machka- probably the government was vague with them too.
Amber Tx
The government is very clear ... the university isn't happy about it. It means they have to take a good look at how they teach and instead of doing what they've always done, they'll have to make changes. About time, I say!! But it's not easy to get a bunch of instructors out of their ruts.
M in Oz3 -
Kate UK1
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Good morning all! Happy Sunday! As planned, I spent yesterday getting my shopping done, doing a bit of kitchen prep (getting yoghurt started, marinating and cooking up some chicken for meals later in the week, washing and cutting up some veg), then I started assembling my igloo. lol I am almost done, but am going to have to figure out something for the roof, because I am about twenty-thirty milk jugs short to enclose the entire thing. I have some clear contact paper. I am thinking I will attach some glow in the dark stars and a moon to it and stick it over the top (like a skylight). It might work. I will post a pic when I have it all finished.
My guys are all going to superbowl parties tonight, (my hubby included). Tim asked me if I wanted to go with him to watch the game at our oldest son's place. lol Ummm...that's a no. I am not a big sports fan. And weighing the option of watching sports or having time alone at home, I will always pick the latter.
Kim - Your superbowl party sounds wonderful! Enjoy your day!
Rebecca- Athena She is so sweet!
SuziQ- Your flower arrangement is very pretty! I love the colors!
Heather- How fun to just run into family as you are out and about! Your description of your first "dressed" salad reminds me of a salad I had at a local (no longer in business) restaurant. The dressing on the salad was fantastic. When I asked the owner what was in it she said, "only oil, lemon, garlic, salt and pepper." That was when I realized everything I was missing by not making my own dressing.
Karen VA- I am sorry you have had to go through the things that you have gone through in terms of bffs, family, church, etc., distancing themselves because of their feelings about you/your life choices. I have confessed in earlier posts, that I did the same when I was much younger (and still under the belief that my parents instilled in regards to homosexuality and alternative lifestyles). I am so glad I grew older, learned more, met and became friends with people from all walks of life. My thoughts on this have done a complete 180*. I have attempted to contact my friend, and have sent apologies, but have never heard back from her. I don't blame her for not wanting contact. It was a horrible thing I did to my best friend. BUT, I do take solace in the fact that she knows that I regret it and have changed. OH well, sorry so long and rambling. Sending big hugs to you and your partner.
Lanette- The Stand by Stephen King? That is one of my favorite books of his.
Congrats to all who are having weight loss/exercise gains/NSVs! A big shout of support and victory dance from me! We can do this!
Love and hugs to all who are dealing with family/fur baby loss! Sending virtual hugs, sending prayers, vibes of strength and support to you and yours! ((((hug))))
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I better scoot and get my yoghurt strained and get busy with my day. Today: Finish igloo, finish yoghurt, make pork taco in crock pot, inside out egg roll in IP, clean house, hit the library for Polar/Arctic/cold region books.
love and hugs to all! ttfn xoxoxo KJ (Kelly)5 -
LOL The 49ers are playing?! Joe Montana! I had a football card of him hanging in my locker in high school. Most of the other girls were Dan Marino fans. I actually got to meet Joe Montana at Notre Dame when my daughter was there. He is a ND alum and his son went to school there/played football there, as well. As an adult, meeting him was fun (after all he did hang in my locker for a year or two), but I was more impressed with meeting Martin Short on campus. He is an extremely nice man.5
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today is a me day..
yes trip is coming up quickly..nervous and excited....I finally gave in and left my patio door open a crack and turned off the heat so Alfie can go run after the squirrels .. The constant barking drives me batty..
Trudy has a samsonite backpack and has more than enough room to bring stuff home.. she showed me what she packed and I came home took more stuff and repacked it, and still to much..we get to Lima, its going to be 80... then we get up into the high country and it will be around 65 with 80% humidity... yikes very hard to know what to pack in a backpack.. but i will get it done before I go lol..laundry to do today too..
Superbowl... ugh No...4 -
[quote It will be Jake's prep for the colonoscopy day so he won't be having snacks and he probably won't be sitting and watching for long periods.
Barbie from NW WA[/quote]
LOL
Michele NC
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KJ - Mine is EV olive oil, a tiny smidge of red wine vinegar, a blob of real Dijon mustard, salt, fresh ground pepper, and I marinate a whole big clove of garlic in it for a couple of hours. I don't put the garlic on the salad. When I taste this I am transported back to that scruffy campsite restaurant in 1963.
Your Superbowl is in our TV late tonight. I will be in bed.
Didn't row, went food shopping on foot. I trundled a heavy trolley home. I still might row, but ........
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx6 -
Dr .Campbell explains Coronovirus Newest Data to how it’s spread updates
https://www.youtube.com/user/Campbellteaching
Machka- Lol they’ll change but your talking about folks used to getting their own way even with their parents! They’ll snap back to their methods after for sure I bet maybe only a few things will stick after the pandemic is over.
Gained 1.2lbs from the donuts 🍩 y no exercise yesterday. Hubby struggles to loose weight like us Gals think it’s more an age thing.Older we get harder everything is even putting on our shoes 👟 . Especially a wiggly toddlers shoes lol for me.
Amber Tx
https://youtu.be/l-d_fMMZ8Xw
Live update at the moment on the disease. The young man (with very tiny baby Daughter saw the baby items all pink ) has it on the Chinese Governments National update board it refreshes every 5minutes. He’s streaming that today as long as he can. It’s the numbers for China 🇨🇳 only.0 -
Karen: It is what it is. it’s their loss. He was never that communicative once he left home. We still exchange Christmas cards each year.
Sue: Hope you had a a great birthday.
☘️ Terri
#bouncinginandoutifmaintenance
#ownworstenemy #willineverlearn 😂2 -
I wish you could all come to my line dance class. The students, mostly women, range in age from 50's to 90's. Some have lost their husbands, others are caring for needy or infirm husbands. Everyone is there for fun and exercise. There is no criticism, only encouragement and no controversial topics are part of the general conversation. Dress is casual, cost is minimal, and attendance can be as regular or sporadic as one wishes. Laughter and music are the sounds of the morning.
I have had two great friends drop me without explanation. In both cases, I learned that they had behaved similarly to others, as well. A good friend said to me "Aren't you glad you don't live in her head". I much prefer my thinking to the thinking of someone who would drop a good friend for real or imagine wrongdoing. A woman I much admired had a sign on her desk at work that said, "A good friend is someone who thinks you're a good egg, even when she knows you're cracked,"
My Sunday walking friend is coming today to walk and tell me more about her plan to buy a condo in her development, move into it and remodel it while she lives there, rent out the one she lives in now, then sell the remodeled one and move back to her original place. It sounds crazy to me but I'll enjoy listening.
Barbie in NW WA7
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