WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR DECEMBER

My condolences to all who have lost some one recently.

Here is a true story of hope.............

Elijah started kindergarten this year. He has lukemia (not sure if I spelled it right) He has been sick off and on his whole life. His family and all of us at work never really gave up hope and everything he needed something, our office did what we could to get it for him. I saw him last night at our office party and he had hair! He is in a normal school in regular education with some support. There were a few times I really thought he wouldn't make it, but he did and it was really great to see him running around last night. (Elijah's grandmother and now his mom work with us. )

Things do not always end up the way we'd like them too, but they end up the way they are meant to. But, you can never give up hope for a miracle as miracles happen every day.

For those of you who have been in the forum for a while an update on my daughter and her pending hip surgery. We heard back from the sports specialist in Vail, Colorado. They are confident they will be able to fix her hip with their state of the art technology. We are going to have to re-finance our house to pay for it (out of network provider), but as parent's we are glad that it can be fixed in a way that will give her a full chance at life. We don't know when yet. It will take another few weeks to schedule.

Jeannie

I have been a member for a while. I have not lost anything since August. How do these threads work. If I could keep up with a group maybe it would help. I see you set goals too.

Hi BJerkins;

Glad to have you here. Tracking portion sizes & calories has been an eye opener for me. I was eating good things, just way too much. Check in for what ever you need. Sometimes it just helps to have a place to vent. We hope to see you around lots!

Cindy

:flowerforyou:Cindy, portion control is very important. I have begun to weigh and measure everything that I eat because I know that my eyeballing it is causing me to consume too many calories.

I took my daughter out for her 18th birthday last night. I did good. Had a six ounce lean steak, steamed veggies and a salad. I let her have the bread and I certainly didn't want any of her cheesy fries that she got to begin her meal. She also got a sundae for her birthday that was HUGE.

P.S. Can anybody out there tell me how to get the weight tracker logo..... I'm simply not getting it.

Thanks

Click on the Tools tab at the top of the page--the weight loss tickers are there--it will walk you through the process.
Kathy (pmjsmom)

Not doing too well on my healthy eating goal for Dec. Today I had carrot cake, toffee popcorn, cashews and chocolate crisps.

And nothing else.

Bjerkins-Welcome! I was slow to loose too. It took me a while to really believe that I ate enough to weigh what I did. Just keep posting what your eating and your exercises and look for ways to get more for your calories and be consistent with the exercise. Posting here really helps. You will get a lot of good advice and a lot of support.

Kathy (pmjsmom) – Thanks for the good wishes for my daughter.

Barbie – I meant to tell you (a few weeks ago) that I saw some helpful hints you had posted in another forum group. They sounded like great ideas. You are really sweet to keep an eye out for people asking for help and always give such thoughtful responses.

Becky- What a great mom you are! Taking your daughter out for dinner for her birthday. I bet it will be a great memory. Good job on passing on the bread and dessert.

Fancydog – nice account name! Jump in when you can on the posts. We all get overwhelmed from time to time with all of them, then we just jump back in again. Good luck on meeting your goals. You are luck to have a gym where you work. I use to and will again in a few years when we get our new building.

MacMadame- Wow! My eyes would be blurry from all that sugar. I agree carrot cake and popcorn are veggies. Just wake up in the morning like nothing happened and have a good Sunday.

Jeannie

I just have to tell you that I have been telling people for years that my two favorite vegetables are popcorn and peanut butter. (Usually they just look at me weird, like, is she serious?? OF COURSE I AM!!)

I made homemade granola bars today. They are really good, good for you, but not incredibly low calorie. However, I think they will make great snacks to fill me up.

I've got to get busy - way to much to do around here. Have a great weekend!

Renny, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Please let us know when you hear anything.

Renny:flowerforyou:--I'm sorry about your mom. I'm praying for her--and you, too. it is very hard to be away from loved ones when things like this happen.

I messed up a bit yesterday-the holiday m&ms my daughter put out called me and I answered! :grumble: Back on track today, though!

Kathy (pmjsmom)

Can you teach me how to make the granola bars? I would love it

Renny, I'm sorry to hear about your mom. I hope everything goes smoothly from this point on.

Hello Everyone,

:flowerforyou: Kathy (pjm), Sorry to hear about your aunt. :flowerforyou: Congratulations for your daughter's good news.:drinker:

:flowerforyou: Vicki, You are also in my thoughts. My condolences on the loss of your aunt.:flowerforyou:

:flowerforyou: Renny, I can only imagine how difficult it is to be so far away from your mom at this time. I hope she makes a speedy recovery!!:flowerforyou: Glad to see your later post that she is doing better.

:flowerforyou: Jeannie, I have found myself in the same situation when I was on the board of my condo association--seemed like I was a victim of my own success, when it came to planning and coordinating the membership meetings. I solved the problem by going off the board, but now I am back on it temporarily, as I let myself get talked into a temporary re-appointment to cover someone who had to deal with a family emergency and couldn't actively participate. I was the only one who could be appointed without a special election, since I had been previously elected. Supposedly, I will be off the hook in January. I have been reminding them regularly that this is "temporary."

Your story about Elijah is very uplifting. Miracles still happen in our world.

I am glad there seems to be a solution for your daughter, but having to re fi your house to pay for it is just one more argument for health care reform, in my opinion.!!

:flowerforyou: Sheilajane, After reading about your dream, I would say, "no more pizza before bedtime":laugh: --just kidding-I have had some pretty strange dreams myself when something is on my mind. I saw your later post about your friend's husband. How sad for her. I hope she can get through this tough time.:flowerforyou:

:flowerforyou: Birdie, I am glad you had a chance to share some good memories with your family during this sad time.:flowerforyou:

:flowerforyou: BJerkins, Welcome. As others have said, see a thread and jump in whereever you please!!

:flowerforyou: Becky, Congrats on running the opposite direction from that birthday sundae that your daughter ordered!!

:flowerforyou: MacMadame, You did manage to hit the three basic food groups--Veggies, cake and chocolate!!!:laugh: Seriously, today is another day, so put yesterday behind you. :flowerforyou:

:flowerforyou: Rosemary, Congrats on the size 12!!!:drinker: :drinker: No wonder you are doing the happy dance!!:bigsmile:

:flowerforyou: Barbie, You can keep all that snow up north. It is sunny down here today, and I want to keep it that way!!:laugh:

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It is time for a story of how you can "go home again."--sort of.

I have mentioned before that my parents live in a retirement community. Well, when they sold their house in 2007, the purchasers were good friends of a good friend of mine. They had immense respect for the craftsmanship that my dad put into this house, which he built with the help of a contractor friend. The two of them did everything themselves. The plumbing and the brickwork were the only outside contracting that was done. My dad is an electrician by trade, so he did all the wiring, and he also built all the cabinetry in the kitchen and bathrooms.

Well, after 42 years, the buyers did some "updating." At first, I was not enthusiastic about some of their choices, but after last evening, I realize this house has once again become a "home" for the people now dwelling in it.

The current owners have always said my parents and I have a standing invitation to come over anytime to see the old place, and we did stop frequently during the remodeling phase. I have attended a couple of social gatherings there since it was sold. Last evening there was a large Christmas gathering that included a birthday celebration for another of their friends and I was invited. Since the weather forecast about snow didn't come to pass and it was actually above freezing until very early this morning, I attended.

Everybody and his dog, literally were there!!:laugh: Several people brought their dogs, and they had a great time getting lots of attention. My three would have had great fun with all the attention, but I was glad they were at home!!:laugh: The hosts hired a 4 piece blues band that was set up in the living room, and they about blew the roof off the place. All the neighbors had been invited over, so no one could complain about the noise!!:laugh: The hosts' 4 year old son (who is now growing up in the same bedroom I lived in from the time I was 10) had a ball dancing in front of the band. He was also convinced Alvin and the Chipmunks were hiding somewhere in the house, after the band played that tune they do-- "The Christmas Song." Thanks to some electronic magic, they made themselves SOUND like the chipmunks!! :laugh:

There was loads of food, and a decadent chocolate birthday cake with raspberry filling. The frosting was overwhelmingly sweet, so I left it behind. I didn't know anyone except the party hosts, but there were many interesting people to talk to. The Christmas lights outside were beautiful.

My host made a point of telling anyone who would listen that this used to be "my" house, so I spent a lot of time answering questions about growing up in it, and confirming that yes, there HAD been a few parties here over the years. The gathering last night reminded me of the time my parents had a New Year's Eve party with over 50 people. We never hired a band, though!!

The host told me as I was leaving that not a day goes by that he doesn't think of my dad and all the care that went into the buidling of the house. I didn't stay late, but I left with a sense that the house was in good hands, and that the remodeling that was done was just right, and what was needed to make this place a home for the present occupants. It is a good feeling.:flowerforyou:

Have a good Sunday.

Barb

:flowerforyou: Good afternoon all. WELL it's raining again and the pumps are a pumpin.:huh:
I can't seem to get warm today, nor get enough sleep. Guess I am coming down with something. I made a nice pot of vegetable soup to help warm me up.
:flowerforyou: Renny- I was so sorry to read about your mom's heart attack and relieved to hear she is on her way to recovery.
:flowerforyou: Barb-sounds like a wonderful party.
Think I'll do my Christmas cards and go to bed.:yawn: :sick: :yawn: :sick: .
Everyone have a wonderful Sunday, Rosemary
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