WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR AUGUST 2024
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Finally got to do my roots this morning. I did them first thing, in my pyjamas, so I wouldn't change my mind.
Bending over to direct the shower head, without getting the rest of me wet, was quite a strain, but I managed it, twice, as I had to put the conditioner treatment on as well.
All done, and I am a natural blonde again.
I will make an appointment for a trim soon, as it's got rather long.
I hope to see the kids for a bit this week, as they are off on their holidays on Sunday. Croatia, to an all inclusive, kids activities, resort. Much cheaper at the end of August. I have G on Tuesday, and John starts cricket on Thursday, so we will have to plan.
I'm doing my exercises in 'snack' portions. A lot of them while I'm lying, or sitting. I think it all adds up. Lots of stuff on Facebook for seniors with back, hip, or knee problems. I have physio tomorrow.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx7 -
Good morning beautiful ladies!
Barbie so glad you got through the week of appointments without mishap. You are a lovely person, I'm not surprised you have friends to help.
Pip Kirby is home! Yay!
Lanette hope your leak gets fixed. And hope Rosie's training kicks in. Teddy has been very good, but as he gets older, my turn will come. Lately he occasionally refuses to go out. He thinks if I put my shoes on, get my purse, then let him out that I will leave him alone. He is right of course.
Tracey hope your first day goes smoothly. I know you will do well!
Heather yes I mostly don't worry about my hair until those darn roots pop out. It feels so good to have them dyed again.
Quiet again here. It's almost time to take Dad to church. Then I have to figure out the cords for that trickle charger.
Have a great day! May you all be happy, healthy, safe and free!
Annie in Delaware
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Morning, my dearios,
Tracey - That last day at home before the first day of a new job is so filled with hope that things will go well, and excitement at the thought of having the financial burden lifted, and just a little sadness at losing your time you've had for yourself. I do love new beginnings. Good thing the grands are back in school soon, so they won't miss the time with you quite so much! So many good thoughts out for Kaitlyn and Brodey. All kinds of love and hope surrounds them for the success of this try.
Machka - One of the many reasons I love thrift stores is you never know what you're going to find! Just $7 each for the conductor stools, and I would never have paid the $45 each that Amazon wants for them. They feel nice and solid, but easy enough to get them where I need them for my now quite tall pantry! 🤣 The piece you posted on treating yourself to a day of your own - that's what my wander around the thrift store was, honestly. Corey won't go in one willingly, nor to a garage sale, but I really enjoy taking time to wander and just see what's there. No fun with him, but quite a lot of fun all by myself.
Heather - Woot! for the reboot on the blonde hair! 😊 Being back in the swim of family and plans must be such a lovely feeling.
Barbie - Sounds like all the medical stuff is sorted, but it's still hard to have your attention pulled that direction all the time. Hope they are all successful in their own right, and that your busy life gets back to the quiet one you love.
More in a bit.
Love,
Lisa in AR
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Annie said: May you all be happy, healthy, safe and free!
AMEN!
Carol in GA
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We're moving in!
OK, most of our stuff is in our new place but some is in a storage unit. And unpacking has begun in earnest.
Also finding things has begun in earnest. Where might the cable I need right now have gone?? If I can lay my hands on my earrings, I might be able to wear something different than what I've been wearing for the past 3 weeks. I know those shoes are in here somewhere .......
I've just unpacked my bathroom. I'm not convinced that it will stay like it is because I have to work with it and find out if this will be convenient or not. I'd also like to do something to pretty it up a bit.
I'm pretty much finished unpacking my clothes and have ordered a couple more storage units because my setup has changed. Previously, I used a wardrobe and was able to put things on top of the wardrobe. Now I've got built-in closets and the hanging rod is higher so I can store things underneath the clothes instead of on top. I've also got slightly more closet space which is fantastic! I didn't need a lot more ... just enough that I didn't have to stuff everything in, making things wrinkly.
I've also done 3 loads of laundry this weekend - all my stuff! I haven't done laundry in quite a while.
But a good thing about moving is that we got rid of some stuff. Several vans full of stuff! It's a relief. More to go, but great start!
Back to work tomorrow! I didn't end up working much last week ... too sick.
Machka in Oz10 -
Good morning everyone—I’m getting back to MyFitnessPal & found your thread—not sure if it’s best to reply to last thread or start new discussion 🤷♀️so I hope this is right!
Colleen -Boston MA9 -
ColleenWestico wrote: »Good morning everyone—I’m getting back to MyFitnessPal & found your thread—not sure if it’s best to reply to last thread or start new discussion 🤷♀️so I hope this is right!
Colleen -Boston MA
Welcome. Just jump in and comment on anything that interests you. If you want to reply to a particular person, start the sentence with their name before your comment. We are a busy bunch with a variety of lifestyles so there is likely to be someone or several someones that you connect with more. Reading this thread while I eat breakfast inspires me to stay with my plans for the day. I hope you find the support and encouragement you are looking for.
Barbie in NW WA4 -
I know I mention that my back pains me whenever I work the booth and need to see a chiropractor. I keep putting it off, but again I can see the benefit of going to one very soon. Please remind to call for one tomorrow (Monday) as when my back feels ok, I forget about the Chiro!
Dinner yesterday was roast pork with herbs (brajoilie (sp?)) potato salad with oil not mayo and left over string bean salad, with a kiwi for desert. Breakfast yesterday and today was oatmeal with almond milk 1 T craisins 1/2 banana, 1T fresh ground peanut butter, and 1T butter. Snack was my version of the Sargento snack mix I like, 1/2 apple, supper was 2/3 cup of Greek yogurt with muesli. I had the same breakfast today and will have the same snack and supper I think.
RVRita in Roswell
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Today is a day to remember “Never give up! Never surrender!” From Galaxy Quest! Ice cream pie,,,,, yummmy! Maybe serendipity will bless me with some?! 🤪
RVRita from Roswell5 -
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Colleen in Boston - Welcome! We're glad you're here. You did it just right. Don't forget to bookmark this thread at the top of the page, next to the thread title... and keep finding your way back to us. Reply to conversations you're interested in, or ask questions if you want to, and you'll do grand. As much support as you need with this wonderful group of women, and a clean slate every month to start again.
And... I'm back. 😁
So, I'm nearly ten pounds down from last week, purely due to the water loss from the diuretic, I assume. Well, maybe not ALL, but definitely a significant percentage. My eating has been somewhat less indulgent, but not where I need it to get to peel off weight vs. water. I'll get there.
Experimented with the Cheddar Bay biscuits from Red Lobster, which I used to love. Tried their branded mix first. It was awful, the biscuits crumbled in your hands when you touched them, dry and horribly salty... So I tried again this morning, combining a number of recipe ingredients from various copycat recipes on the web, and it's much better. Still not quite the same as the restaurant's, but that's OK. Not going to try again - it was an experiment, not a way of life... 🤣 That said, if I did, I'd split the difference between mine and the box mix as far as cheese goes, and possibly use whole milk instead of buttermilk. Mine are good, but not great.
Corey's brother is coming out mid-afternoon to hang out with him and then we'll grill steak for Corey, shrimp for me and steak and shrimp for his brother, who loves both. Pat's bringing asparagus, as well. One of the few veggies I actually will eat, but doubt I'll have room after my shrimp.
So... I've got what may be an odd question. How do you know when you're hungry? Background of the question in the spoiler, but the question is for everyone:I'm asking because when I weighed over 300, I seriously broke my hunger signals. I was thinking about food every waking moment, without exaggeration. If that's hunger, then I was hungry all the time. As I was eating, I was thinking about when I could eat again, where, what and how much. After the gastric bypass 19 years ago, I had six months when I was never hungry at all. They call it the honeymoon period for a reason. I would literally forget to eat. For someone who had struggled with their weight and serial diets for 30 years straight, it was absolutely marvelous.
After six months, though, I began to need food - which I interpreted as hunger, because I didn't know how hunger felt. I was thinking about it this morning, as it hasn't changed much since then. I was feeling quite nauseous, and knew that if I didn't eat something, that feeling of weakness was not going to go away and would increase.
Is that hunger? Maybe it is, and I'm just trying to label it something else.
Anyway, just doodling today. Ate two of the biscuits as breakfast, and there was so much cheese in them that they're packed with protein... very satisfying. Not, however, low calorie! 🤪
Peeled the stovetop apart and everything's in the dishwasher, one chore done, now the sheets need washing, and lastly, need to figure out how to get whatever burnt out stuff is on these glass tumblers off of them. The dishwasher only took off the surface muck. So far Mr. Clean Magic Eraser is diminishing it, but not getting them completely to clean - same with the rust on the bottom.
Off to be a domestic goddess once more!
Which reminds me, I need to do some vacuuming, too.... bahahahah!
Later y'all,
Love,
Lisa in AR
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Facebook is being troublesome, logging in password isn't working, tried to change it but now, its telling me I need to pee in a tiny cup or some such nonsense! (not really)😂😂but geez its hard to get back in! Wondering if its even worth it? I might just get back in to shut down the Facebook part, but keep the Messenger part. I like getting messages from family, and video chatting.
Today is roast making day. So it will be potatoes, carrots and roast beef later on. Might make the taco meat up for the next day,v since the hamburger is already in the fridge defrosted. My husband has practically eaten all his blueberry scones up. It does make me really happy to see him like things I make. The g'kids recd the box of cookies I sent. The g'kids liked the bubble wrap included in the box more. I should be getting a video daughter in law took of both them playing with it.💖
Rebecca
Whidbey
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Yes, Lisa. For me the nauseated feeling, along with tummy growls and weakness lets me know I've gone too long and need to eat.
It's different than a craving for something which might come even when I'm not hungry.
My husband had food insecurity as a child, so he has a very difficult time regulating when and what to eat. If it's there, his instinct is to eat as much as possible. He has been to counseling, and it is getting better, but I still see it in his snacking habits.
Flea
Willamette Valley OR4 -
Hi Gals,
Lisa – how do I know if I am hungry – I am rarely sure if what I am feeling is hunger or thirst. So my digestive system growls and makes weird noises occasionally which do not seem to be attached to hunger or thirst, (I just think it is lonely and wants to have conversation with me LOL ). If I am wanting a specific thing I figure that is more a craving then hunger. If I get a headache and light headed it is almost always hunger. Every other time I try 8-10 ounces of water and if that fixes it then it was thirst, if not it must be hunger.
Not very scientific but a system all the same.
Thinking of you all,
Kim in N. California
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Hi Gals,
So I am back tracking to a previous discussion… Saying I Love you….
I grew up with my dad saying “love you” at bed time or some other times, but he was a typical guy of those times who was more likely to tell me via actions then words.
But my mom said more but ALWAYS with a qualifier. “I’ll love you if…..” “I love you when…..” “I love you more if…..” I was loved for things that made her life easier, reflected better on her, brought honor to the family.
I would love to hear it meant just because, and if I was around folks who said it a lot, my reaction would probably be a mixture of envy and awe.
I tell the god kids/nephew every time I talk to them, I say it to close friends, I occasionally say it to my mom, but her response is usually I love you for…… when I saw her on Monday it was I love you for vacuuming….. some how it takes the joy and sense of caring away…
Thinking of you all,
Kim in N. California
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Flea - Thank you! That helps a lot. Funny to be 64 years old and not know, but not exactly a question you ask just anybody... 👀😊 I have no memory of food insecurity as a child, although we were certainly poor, but neither homeless nor ill-fed. My heart goes out to your husband, though.
Kim - Thank you, too. Due to the surgery, I had to get in a very strict habit of pushing liquids, even when I didn't feel like it, as dehydration is a constant issue. (Even more so now with the diuretics.) I had heard the thirst/hunger connection in lots of literature but never really thought about it, because I didn't know what hunger was supposed to feel like either... And I have no words for your mother's qualified expressions of love.
Love y'all,
Lisa in AR
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About Hunger I learned something from my friend who was a long time abstinent member of Overeaters Anonymous. She planned her meals and snacks for the day and wrote them down in advance. Sometimes she called someone and told them her plan for the day. Then she stuck to the plan. It made eating about nourishment and not about hunger. I am not quite as strict as that. But I know each day what I'll be eating and when I'll be eating it. I stick to my plan. For me, many things have masqueraded as hunger ---fear, boredom, loneliness, excitement, TV commercials, a food reference in conversation. I don't use food for recreation or entertainment. I stopped baking as a hobby. I seek to get the most nourishment for the fewest calories.
Barbie in NW WA7 -
Barbie - When you mention the changes and using food as just nourishment I am in awe.
I love that all of us are so different, I don't look at food as just nourishment, but I do know that looking at it as nourishment leads to much better choices than looking as it as recreation, entertainment, and a hobby does. I appreciate your choices and reminding me of the need for nourishment to be at the top of my list when making choices.
Thank you!
smiles Kim7 -
I definitely know what hunger is. Unmistakable. I also suffer from hypoglycaemia, so have to make sure I don't get too hungry.
My DFIL from my first marriage never felt hungry!!!
However, my appetite is not related to hunger. I always want to eat, and have to schedule eating to protect myself. I eat when I'm sick, nauseous etc. When I had chemo I put on loads of weight!
These days, I have to tell people that I need to eat on a strict schedule. No late lunches, or it's headache and fainting feelings. People don't understand. I say "It's medical".
I enjoy feeling hungry these days, no snacking, but I do have to be vigilant and not get over hungry. Wobbly is not good.
This is one of my new faux dahlias. I haven't quite styled the other two yet, but I'm super pleased with this one.
IRL the colour is a bit more 'pinky'.
Love Heather UK xxxxxx7 -
Heather- love the Dahlia
I used to cook and bake for Tom all the time,since the surgeries I don't feel like cooking at all,i just like to eat grab and go things.. which isn't great when your trying to lose weight.. but I do drink alot of water.. which is good..
I ordered Tracy some diapers for the baby,and don’t you know the got stolen? they said they were delivered this morning and nothing was out there,I went and checked ,so im sure the UPS guy or someone pinched them ,but I ordered them through Walmart and at least got my money back..but sheesh
Watched Cruising with Ben and David video this morning, I do love those guys..and another week closer to mine..
Tracy is less than a month out from her due date and she is getting anxious..
This was Miles this morning, it was rainy out so he is busy drawing.7
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