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Post by free2bme on Feb 5, 2017 13:52:24 GMT
This thread was started before the dawn of time by Amazons who needed to compare their stats with other Amazons. Over time it grew into a community of incredible women who try to keep their spirits in the clouds and their feet on the ground, moving toward health. Most of us start at 5'7 and go up from there, from young singles to wise and lively elders of the tribe. We welcome newcomers who are willing to be kind and share a bit of their lives.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 5, 2017 14:06:46 GMT
Good morning, dear Frieda! How is all in your world today?
DH is in charge of the annual Superbowl breakfast, so he's been gone since six bells. I'm thinking we'll settle in for the National Anthem, the commercials, and Lady Gaga with a bowl of popcorn. I would like to see the Falcons win; always go for the underdog!
For now, I'm enjoying my coffee and the sunlight. Looks like another beautiful day.
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Post by free2bme on Feb 5, 2017 14:08:45 GMT
Couldn't come up with anything snazzy for the title today.
Shari, my advice to you, is to pack it as you sort it. Really think hard about things as in, I haven't used this fondue pot since 1978, do I really want to move it all the way with me to sit in a cupboard there? I would make weekly trips to Goodwill. Also, if a charity does a porch pickup, thats motivating, because knowing that date makes you just haul things out to the porch. I purchased most of my packing things at Lowes. I started with clearing things out to show the house. Packing away books, picture frames and trinkets that are just clutter. I know you said 100 some days, but that's quick as you will soon see. This summer, it was great that the 2 older girls were at camp. I was able to go in and completely pack up their rooms and purge while they were not there to say NOOOOO!
Nancy, you were in my dream last night. I read this article last week in the WSJ that the popular thing among women are these 'she sheds'. A man cave for women, but fashioned after those gardening sheds in the backyard. A playhouse for a woman! Anyhow, you were creating your she shed. Awaiting a chandelier I remember. It was shabby chic inside.
T: what movie did you see? I love chili. I will watch for ads too.
Melinda, so you don't have your RV? You replaced it with what you just purchased? Maybe your TX friend can come visit you in FL?
What else is going on? No news on my end. Where you all enjoy the weekends, I hope they pass quickly, as things only move during the work week.
Today there are two houses on open house near the kids school. I'm going to check them out and look at others on Monday. I'm trying to decide where to live and feel I must look at all options.
I'm hopping on the TM at 10, just thought I'd relax a little and fold some laundry etc before then.
PBS Lovers: anyone watching Victoria? I'm really enjoying it.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 5, 2017 14:52:19 GMT
Smart girl, Frieda. A fresh start in a new house sounds like a very positive move. Make sure you get one with a she shed! Loved the email; thanks!
Shari; Frieda gives good moving advice!
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Post by eatwelltexas on Feb 5, 2017 15:25:17 GMT
Good morning, lovelies! Another morning of lying in was probably not a great idea. My back is achey. Must move.
DD asked to postpone our plans to today. I am hoping she does not have to cancel. With her new job, she does not have time like she did before.
Frieda, how cool that you could start us up this morning. I hear you about the weekend v. week for moving forward.
Although I did make my meal list, shopped, and made dinner and a batch of dough for DS's cookie care package, that about wrapped up my day.
Melinda, our next trip is to a lovely and remote area of SW New Mexico in the spring. We rent casitas and do our own cooking. DS is joining us. Great star gazing. I think you will have a blast with 2.5 weeks to stretch out and get into the rhythm of the day in FL. It would be nice if inviting DGF to join you for a bit would cover two vacation options in one visit. Where in Florida will you be?
Shari, I am getting very excited for you. Do you plan to hang out your shingle for piano lessons in your new world? Wait and see? Will DM continue to split time with you and DSis? Do you have a realtor in both locales? I'll shut up now so that my pokey questions do not make you anxious about planning. I loved Frieda's moving suggestions.
OMG, Frieda's she-shed dream for Nancy was just the best! I think Linda could use one, too, but instead of a chandelier, hers would have a cool lantern inside and a weather vane with a brilliantly feathered chicken.
(Nancy and I would have weather vanes that swing between a coffee cup and a glass of wine.)
What's on your weather vane, Cats?
Time to move something locally.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 6, 2017 2:29:47 GMT
Well.
I put new batteries in my Aria, switched back to my Charge HR, and reinstalled the scale to sync with my computer/phone. I have exactly 20# to lose. It makes me want to weep, although the number was not a surprise. I know the stress and changes since May have caused it, plus the obvious fact of my age and hormonal shifts. I still do not have to weigh this much.
Exercise is my nemesis, I'll admit. Oh, I stay busy, but have not even come close to my daily step goal. No excuse for that other than lack of motivation.
I do not snack between meals. I've cut way back on bread and anything with added sugar, and do not do dairy, with the exception of a little cheese now and then. I do not do dessert.
I concentrate on lean protein, salad, and vegetables, with a piece of fruit from time to time, and am careful of portion size. I do drink a glass of OJ in the morning as that's the only way I can get my vitamins and meds down. I keep frozen Smart Ones/Lean Cuisine for those "in a pinch" times. I've cut back on the wine. Lots of water, also.
I do not feel as healthy as I'd like, and I hate the way I look and feel in my clothes. Heck, I hate the way I look and feel, period.
So, I guess I can continue to feel awful, or get off my hefty fanny and do something about it. I know I cannot show up for my physical in May at this weight; I'd be mortified. I know that my goal weight is toward the top of the chart for my height, but I got to that point for my HS reunion and remember feeling really good at that point...no double chin, my pants were comfortably loose, and I wasn't self-conscious of my arms (too much, anyway).
Yes, I know what I need to do, but for tonight, I'm feeling helpless and hopeless, not to mention more than ashamed that I let myself go like this, and I simply had to admit it and get it off my chest. I'm the only one who can change this...and I will.
Good night, all. It's back to daily weigh-ins and paying more attention to my FitBit tomorrow. Thanks for the shoulders on which I bawled.
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