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Post by grandmasandy2 on Jul 26, 2018 11:03:24 GMT
People over 60 have a different metabolism than those who are younger, and weight loss gets harder as one ages. This thread is for us.
Join us! Share your ideas, your successes, your frustrations. Offer support. Get advice from folks who are on a similar journey.
Our challenge is to stay on plan, exercise and keep trying to lose weight while improving our overall health -- and maintaining a positive attitude!
Think about where you were and how you felt when you made the initial decision to join The Senior WW Challenge. Close your eyes and remember when you said to yourself “Enough is enough and I’m getting in shape!” On a scale of 1 to 10, how serious are you? You really need to be an eight or higher! If not, you should probably reevaluate your thoughts and feelings about regaining great health in your life.
If the thread has not been started for a day, and you are ready to post, feel free to get us started.
Questions of the day: Monday: Karen E; Tuesday: Ann; Wednesday: Sharon; Thursday: Ruth; Friday: Recipe Sharing; Saturday: Karen C: Sunday: Gail.
FEEL FREE TO JOIN IN!!!
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Post by grandmasandy2 on Jul 26, 2018 11:12:12 GMT
Maija did love the babysitting and told her Mom the two were just wonderful and so well behaved for her. I'll have to ask her how their dog was as I think they have a golden doodle. This was the first real babysitting job Maija has ever had but she has gone with friends when they babysat. Gail I told Debbie I remember when I babysat I got 25 cents an hour and then 75 cents after midnight. Since Maija had never babysat they looked up the going rate online and babysitters get $13 an hour nowadays!
Today they come back here as Jeff will be returning. Then tomorrow they leave at 5 a.m. for Tennessee for the weekend. It's a nine hour drive but Debbie said Maija can help drive so should be fun for them. They're going to Gatlinburg and Debbie was able to rent a cabin for them that's in the mountains but close to the town so they can just relax and hike the mountains or go into town. Their time is their own and just going with how they feel each day as to what they do. She said they'll be back Monday night. Maija was so excited to be having alone time with her Mom and nothing to interfere with it.
I am feeling a little better today and just not sure what it is as my head was never stuffy but throat was sore, all my bones hurt and the cough so intense that my chest still hurts. But no fever. Oh well whatever it is at least I'm starting to feel better.
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Post by geritru on Jul 26, 2018 11:31:58 GMT
Good Morning!
This morning I am going to try a yoga class at the library. There are no close gyms where we are staying. We are on a mountainside, so my daily walks are a bit more strenuous than I am used to.
Sandy, Glad you are feeling better. Nice for Maija to have some alone time with her mom. Jaimie does that with both of her kids. She has taken Mackenzie to Chicago and NYC. She took Tommy skiing in Colorado. Tommy’s next trip is to Stowe VT for skiing.
QOTD: Have you ever taken one-on-one trips with your Children, either as adults or children? This seems to be really big with kids nowadays.
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Post by Gail in SC on Jul 26, 2018 12:47:04 GMT
Good morning all. Dana has gone to a work meeting this morning. She negotiated with the hotel for a later checkout so Hayleigh and I can spend some time at the pool before we take off for Melbourne.
AOTD: I think it is terrific that parents spend one-on-one time with their children. Those are times they both will never forget. I was a single parent from the time my children were in kindergarten and second grade and it was hard to find time alone with either of them. I did take a number of short trips with both of them, often having them bring a friend along. I did take a trip to South Africa with Dana just before she hooked up with DSIL. She had a client who was in charge of promoting travel to South Africa from the U.S. and he got us a terrific deal. It was wonderful but, I must admit, hard at times. She sometimes wants me to be different. We are always working on that. But she is also very good to me. This trip to help me find a place is just one example.
After all those steps at Universal yesterday, I am a bit sore, but it felt good to get more movement in. The water shuttle to our hotel was shut down last night due to lightning, so we walked back. It was a beautiful evening to walk. Somehow we missed the rain the whole day and evening, either being on a ride inside or having a meal when it occurred. While the hot, humid FL weather is tough, since we are in and out of air-conditioned spaces I don't mind it much.
Have a lovely day everyone.
Gail
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Post by dinkous on Jul 26, 2018 13:51:04 GMT
Good morning friends. We leave in a bit to see our DS and DDIL and 4 awesome grandsons. We’ll be back in central Illinois Monday.
Sandy I’m glad you feel some better.
AOTD I had 3 babies about the same age. I tried spending time one on one when they were little, even if it was just another room. We could not afford travel one on one or even as a family. Well not every year. I do think it would have been a good thing and one daughter in particular feels slighted. Such is life.
Gail I think my DDs would have me be different too, at least some of the time. DS loves me for who I am and just as I am. Families are complicated.
Dinner last night was grilled salmon and summer squash. It was yummy. DD has one of those silk mats you grill on. We do too but have never used it. I think we will now.
Ruth keep enjoying that time in the NE. We love it there.
Have a good day friends.
Sharon
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Post by gerimawa on Jul 26, 2018 15:02:55 GMT
QOTD: Have you ever taken one-on-one trips with your Children, either as adults or children? This seen to be really big with kids nowadays.
My oldest daughter travels with me because she is not married. Middle daughter is a single mom and rarely has time without her son. We did take a trip to visit my mom was her baby was 6 weeks old. I have had meals with her and my son, but no travel.
I have been worn out with two 2 12 year old boys. This has manifested itself in late night eating because I am too tired to fall asleep. We have today and tomorrow and I don't work either evening. I think that will help because I will have more hours alone before bed. Today is crochet group and lunch, bake 6 loaves of bread and take them to Leipers Fork Farmers Market. It is a wonderful country town about 30 minutes from here.
Sandy I hope they enjoy their trip to TN. Those mountains are about 3 hours from me, and are beautiful. I am sure they will be warned - there are bears in those mountains. Staying on trails in public places is important.
Jane sorry for all your problems. I hope Don gets some answers.
Sharon, Jane and Ruth enjoy your travels.
One thing I did not clean out yet is my closet ---- yesterday I knocked an old, old bottle of #2 sun tan oil from the top shelf. It shattered because of the age. I had two cups of oil to clean up from my closet floor. Next thing to clean for sure - closet!
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Post by twoshoes43 on Jul 26, 2018 15:32:36 GMT
I started a post and lost it so a shorter version. Today is great granddaughter's 14th birthday. Her mother is working so she will be babysitting her two younger brothers 8 and 4.They may celebrate this evening or week end not sure. She wanted money from us so have that ready to deliver. She does very well with the boys, very protective. They wanted to watch something on TV yesterday after the move and she told them they had to complete their chores before they could. I asked what some of their chore are and Draven said clean litter boxes, clean bathroom stool, straighten their room, etc.
QOTD: Have you ever taken one-on-one trips with your Children, either as adults or children?
AOTD: As for me perhaps not a vacation but many day things. We have a son and daughter, lost baby girl in between. As I don't travel by air and DH earned several free trips thru the Feed Company we purchased the livestock feed from. One year he took Robert to Portugal and Madeira, following year took Brenda to Porte Viarta, Mexico. As Sharon says, son is more comfortable to spend time with as he is more laid back like me, daughter is hyper like her father and get's agitated easily, particularly in traffic.
Believe two family members are getting ready to make job changes. DGD#2 has been accepted for new position but we aren't to say anything as she has not submitted resignation at now job location. Son in Law was contacted yesterday for a new job location, he hasn't made his decision as yet but we feel it would be to his benefit as this job would be better for his body (at least we think that). He is the one with the tumor at spine and with the surgery they were not able to remove completely.
I need to get moving as I have accomplished nothing except getting in over 2000 steps, not even breakfast, although I could do with out that. I did clean my deck late last night before going to bed. It is screened in and was so peaceful and quiet out there I just picked up the dust mop and dusted the floor. I re-stained the floor last spring so much easier to dust.
Great granddaughter just called and needs some vegetable oil as she is making the boys pancakes and says they are sticking to the pan. Got to go.
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Post by janelinedancer on Jul 26, 2018 19:25:03 GMT
AoTD There was only Jeff and me from his age of 5 and I remember taking him to Virginia Beach (one vacation in 6 years) but other than that we couldn't afford a trip. I did take him to Disney world when it opened and he was a first grader. Took him out of school. My school was closed due to money issue and Mother paid for that trip. After he was about 11 and my parents built a house in Naples we used to come to FL. since the only cost to me was a one night motel and gas and food on the road. After he was 14 my mother would pay half his fare and the 3 of us went all over--several trips to Europe and Asia as well as many states in the U S. By the time he was 18 he had really been all over.
We have had 2 Dr. today and Don is now in stage 4 renal failure so not good news. He has an appointment with the neurologist on Sept. 11. The cardiologist seems to think he will need dialysis. So worried about him. She has ordered more blood work for a month from now and will see if that count is worse. The oncologist was pleased with him today. Neither DR. felt he should have those injections in his back for his feet. But want me to talk to the primary next week about med for the neuropathy
Waving to all--just too bummed to say more.
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Post by dinkous on Jul 26, 2018 19:37:38 GMT
Jane has Don not seen a kidney doctor? Or perhaps that’s where you were.
Geri sorry about the mess in the closet.
Karen E potty break and coffee in Osky. I waved. On the road again.
Oh, Google maps vehicle just went by.
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Post by janelinedancer on Jul 26, 2018 21:10:17 GMT
Sharon He does have a kidney DR. and the level has stayed at 1.9-2.1 but now is 2.5. His regular appointment with him will be Sept. 11. I think he goes every 6 months. But with all the Drs. he sees I have a problem keeping track of who is who and what they say/do for him. I was told several years ago that he would not need dialysis but this big jump is significant and the cardiologist feels it is going to be necessary. She took me aside to ask how I was doing with all of this.
The hurricane shutter person is trying to get here next week. They have a problem trying to get here when I am home. We only have one day of Dr. next week and should be home that afternoon.
Don fell out of bed last night. I told both Dr. that today, It didn't hurt him but scared us both. He also had an upset stomach last night. It just continues to go on and on. I want him to use the walker and not the cane. After getting out of the car today He almost fell and would have except for being able to grab onto the car. I also notice a memory problem with him now and that is new. He asked me yesterday what we had to do today so he had forgotten the 2 Dr. appointments.
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Post by karen8787 on Jul 27, 2018 3:00:38 GMT
Greetings:
We are in Brigham City, Utah. When I closed down my computer last night I found the post that I thought I lost but I just never clicked the last button!
We drove 538 miles today. It was a full day and a lot of road construction on I-80. We went by the little towns in Wyoming where my folks lived when they first moved to WY and the one where I was born. Green River and Rock Springs. I was born in Rock Springs because there was no hospital in Green River.
We went to a Mexican restaurant for dinner. We're always trying Mexican and DH was delighted. This restaurant is wonderful! Wish it were closer to us. Great food.
I'm going to back up and read posts -- after I get the rest of my 10K steps done for today. I did get them in yesterday and just about fell over getting the last ones in. I was so tired.
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Post by karen8787 on Jul 27, 2018 4:04:20 GMT
Almost caught up!
Jane, you asked about shots in the back that my DH had. Yes, for a while he had the shots in his back every 4 months. Ata first they seemed to help then they seemed to be less and less effective. Then once they forgot to anesthetize the area. Which got us to thinking and he skipped over the next one and there was no real change. I think the benefit wears off. It's been quite a while since his last shot.
Gail, every time you talk about the west coast I immediately think you have decided to move to California! Then I shift back to realizing it's the west coast of Florida! I'll have to look at the map tomorrow and try to figure out what you're talking about. I don't know much about Florida. The other thing I'm realizing is that you have more resources in Florida than I initially thought. I thought that the move was really out of the blue, but it's not. You've got resources there which is great.
Ruth, we haven't spent much time in New Hampshire. We drive through and stay in one motel on our way to Maine. You're making me re-think our short shrift of NH. Also, the best creme brulee ever?! That is DH's favorite dessert. It's as much fun finding a great brulee as finding a delicious chile relleno.
The QOTD the other day about breakfast ... I am trying to eat like that MIND diet. So I'd had oatmeal with mixed berries and a small amount of coconut milk. I don't use much milk in oatmeal.
The QOTD about one-on-one trips with kids. I've taken one with younger DS. He needed to get to Vancouver, BC shortly after I'd moved to Tucson, so he drove to Tucson, and then we drove up the west coast, California, to BC. It was fun to do that with him.
It was a purposeful trip but I've never done that with my older DS. After the trip with younger, I realized I'd missed the window with older DS. There was a perfect opportunity to have gone with him from WY to OR when he first moved there, but I was so sure he'd never stay there it never occurred to me to go. I keep thinking of a way to have a vacation with his whole family, but it's such a strained relationship I don't think it would ever happen. I asked once and they never responded.
Sandy, hope you're feeling better. I think Maija is getting paid some for being a trustworthy sitter. Parents live in such agony leaving their children to go out. It's got to be such a relief for them ... they can enjoy their time out knowing their kids are well cared for.
Karen E., just keep at it, but make it light and fun. I went to WW the other day -- it was a different meeting. I needed to weigh for July so I picked the easiest meeting to attend, and they all were so grim. It was work, effort and no one was having any fun. Have fun! Make it a challenge, but this isn't grim business. Keep it light and happy and just do your best. But absolutely have fun!
Vicki, you do have fun with the kids.
Well, I did get my steps in today. 10,074 Now this is going to be a real challenge, but the "room walking" is the saving grace. DH doesn't even comment any more.
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Post by karen8787 on Jul 27, 2018 4:19:03 GMT
Jane, I've just read today's posts. I will tell you, if the docs don't recommend those shots, I wouldn't put Don through them.
All the comments about one on one time do make me re-think time with older DS. There was more at home time with him. I can't go back and redo things, just try and be more attentive going forward. I don't know. If his wife liked me it would be so much easier. It's like walking on straight pins.
Geri, I like your mountains. We drove through Tennessee one summer on our way to PA.
This day is done. But you did spark a thought. That some DKs want us to be different. That really made me wonder.
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