Slower Weight loss at 50?
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Good morning;
The day started out rainy and now the sky is turning blue and the sun is coming out.
Today is my 41st anniversary and my son's 4th.
Vix-I am sorry to hear about your friend.
Irene-It is good to hear that you are feeling better.
Roger-you are way ahead of me in steps today. I will be lucky if I get 5,000.
I am off today and so far, I have gone to Michael's to pick up some watercolors for my daughter-in-law and played on the computer. I decided to take it easy today.
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Jo!!!
And Happy Anniversary to your son and his wife too!
We're coming up on 41 in December.
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T-storms here!0
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good morning, Happy anniversary Jo 41 awesome we just celebrated our 39 th in june. congrats to your son and his wife. Today is 30 days since my operation . In 15 more days we go on vacation can't wait so looking forward to it we do have a great time. So far today I did my pt didn't hurt as much must be getting stronger. Today I am going to start taking walks around the block by myself . I placed an ordrer with ns and 5 of my items were missing waiting on them to reshipped them. well going to go put ice on my knee have a great day0
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Hi
It was 72 degrees out the door slightly cooler than yesterday for the same time of day, however it was not any more comfortable as the humidity is somewhat higher, Today 8,871 Steps + One Nickel four blocks from home on the return leg. Today is forecast to hit 92 degrees, The average temperature for this time of year is in the 70s. Tomorrow should be a little warmer too
The lack of Sun from getting out early made the walk Tolerable.
While I was walking I have been auditioning Old Time Radio Shows to rotate in next. Yesterday the Charlie Chan Radio Show was good, today's Baby Snooks Show, Philo Vance and Topper from the War years, WWII, were keepers too.
Here is a picture of the latest Eggplants on the more prolific plant followed by a few of the figs growing on our Fig tree, We have had four so far off of the two trees, This Is the first year they have been planted.
Have a Great Thursday
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Back from body flow class.
Roger, yes, it's definitely fluid or my body just holding on and will go away in a few days as long as I get back on track.
Irene, glad the itchy skin is gone and that you're breathing better. Good to be careful at least til you're completely healed.
Jo, hope you're having a good day.
Sunny here today and will be getting hot.T-storms here!
Hi Vix
Lucky You, Thunderstorms
Today and tomorrow are supposed to be hot too with a slight chance of rain tomorrow.
I have the same problem, One small Cheat Day and several days to recover
Have a Good Day
RogerJoanne3366 wrote: »Good morning;
The day started out rainy and now the sky is turning blue and the sun is coming out.
Today is my 41st anniversary and my son's 4th.
Vix-I am sorry to hear about your friend.
Irene-It is good to hear that you are feeling better.
Roger-you are way ahead of me in steps today. I will be lucky if I get 5,000.
I am off today and so far, I have gone to Michael's to pick up some watercolors for my daughter-in-law and played on the computer. I decided to take it easy today.
Have a good day!
Hi Joanne
At least You got rain, I watered yesterday and some things looked wilted beforehand too.
I have a Feeling that overall Your Weekly step count exceeds mine. TOTAL STEPS 71,565 from the last FitBit report on Aug. 28 and TOTAL STEPS 73,402 from the Sept 4 report.
Everybody needs a day of rest now and then.
I hope You had a Great Anniversary
RogerIreneMurman wrote: »good morning, Happy anniversary Jo 41 awesome we just celebrated our 39 th in june. congrats to your son and his wife. Today is 30 days since my operation . In 15 more days we go on vacation can't wait so looking forward to it we do have a great time. So far today I did my pt didn't hurt as much must be getting stronger. Today I am going to start taking walks around the block by myself .
I placed an order with ns and 5 of my items were missing waiting on them to reshipped them. well going to go put ice on my knee have a great day
Hi Irene
39 Years is good too.
That is the worst shortage I have heard of from a NS shipment. I wonder what happened.
It sounds as if You are healing well.
Good Luck with the walk
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Hi all!
Roger, the eggplants look great. And it's amazing that you're getting figs the first year planted....are the trees ok thru the winter or do you have to do something special with them?
Irene, sounds like you're doing so much better...WTG on the walks! I need to do more walks. Yay for vacation! It sounds lovely.
Jo, always good to take a day off and take it easy. Are you ready for your vacation?
I'm back from my painting class....decided to work on an acrylic painting...put in the first layer of background, but need to do a drawing so I know what I want in there. (It's basically going to be an autumn hayfield).
Hot today and pretty much all week.
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Hi all!
Roger, the eggplants look great. And it's amazing that you're getting figs the first year planted....are the trees ok thru the winter or do you have to do something special with them?
Irene, sounds like you're doing so much better...WTG on the walks! I need to do more walks. Yay for vacation! It sounds lovely.
Jo, always good to take a day off and take it easy. Are you ready for your vacation?
I'm back from my painting class....decided to work on an acrylic painting...put in the first layer of background, but need to do a drawing so I know what I want in there. (It's basically going to be an autumn hayfield).
Hot today and pretty much all week.
Hope you're all having a great day.
Hi Vix
Yup, The Eggplants are growing very well this year and Productive too.
Figs are not hardy in this area so they have to be protected from the winter .
From Here: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/16/nyregion/16figtrees.html?_r=0
An uncle planted it there before Mr. Pando left the northwestern mountains of Greece in 1993 to join him in New York. Mr. Pando says the tree does not like winter. So every year, after the last of its leaves have fallen but before the ground has frozen, Mr. Pando, his wife and his son wrap it in blankets and plastic bags.
“In winter, tree sleep,” Mr. Pando, 72, said in broken English, closing his eyes as if to reinforce his point.
More on that page.
If I said I was more amazed how many Raspberries I am getting the first year
Stay Cool and have a Good Evening
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Good afternoon
Irene-You are doing great, you will be back to your walks soon.
Roger-Your eggplants are looking good. How do you cook them? Hubby usually makes eggplant parmesan.
Vix-You are so talented. Your picture sounds lovely. I have started to get some things together for my trip.
This time I am only bringing 7 changes of clothes. There is a Laundromat across the street from where we are staying. I usually bring way too many clothes and then if I buy anything I will have plenty of room in my suitcase to
bring it home.
Have a good evening.
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Roger, so you're going to wrap it up in November...interesting. I was reading about a farmer near here who actually transports them into a barn for the winter....I'm not sure whether he has them in large pots in the ground or just digs them up with big dirt balls to move them. Would be really hard without farm equipment!
Jo, sometimes my ideas are better than the actual painting...haha. I'm going to do some drawings first this time. Hopefully it will come out nice.
I like to travel light too. I never need as much as I think I might, and it does leave room for souvenirs. 0 -
Good morning.
Off to zumba.
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Hi
It was 82 degrees out the door 10 degrees warmer than yesterday for the same time of day. It was not comfortable as the humidity is somewhat higher, I could smell the humidity as soon as I went out the door. I did work up somewhat of a sweat walking
While Walking I listened to Blondie, Mr. Moto and Mystery in the Air with Peter Lorre
Below are links to the two new items I tried Yesterday from Yesterdays Delivery.
Have a Great Friday
Roger
Penne Bolognese with Meat Sauce 200 calories 9 Ounces Review Here
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10455008/penne-bolognese-with-meat-sauce-200-calories-9-ounces
NutriCrush Bars Review link Here
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10455015/nutricrush-bars-170-calories-1-6-ounces0 -
Hi JoanneJoanne3366 wrote: »Good afternoon
Irene-You are doing great, you will be back to your walks soon.
Roger-Your eggplants are looking good. How do you cook them? Hubby usually makes eggplant parmesan.
Vix-You are so talented. Your picture sounds lovely. I have started to get some things together for my trip.
This time I am only bringing 7 changes of clothes. There is a Laundromat across the street from where we are staying. I usually bring way too many clothes and then if I buy anything I will have plenty of room in my suitcase to bring it home.
Have a good evening.
I leave the cooking to my brother, Last year he breaded and fried in Extra Virgin Olive Oil and went from there, This Year is Bread them and Bake them
Your clothing plan makes sense to me. You will be where You can find Nice clothes too.
Have a Good Day
RogerRoger, so you're going to wrap it up in November...interesting. I was reading about a farmer near here who actually transports them into a barn for the winter....I'm not sure whether he has them in large pots in the ground or just digs them up with big dirt balls to move them. Would be really hard without farm equipment!
Jo, sometimes my ideas are better than the actual painting...haha. I'm going to do some drawings first this time. Hopefully it will come out nice.
I like to travel light too. I never need as much as I think I might, and it does leave room for souvenirs.
Hi Vix
From my reading the one fellow here in NJ grows them in 15 gallon Pots with handles and Puts them in a garage for the winter. This is a Person that Takes Cuttings and sells the plants. It also seems that every few years he Pulls them, Root Prunes and replants them back in the pot.
Where Possible I always traveled by car, Most of the US and Up into Canada in the Montreal Area.Good morning.
Off to zumba.
Have a great day.
Have a Great Day too and Enjoy the Zumba
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good morning, I had a hard night sleeping last night I think it has something to do with pt when ever we push it the pain is hard oh well I am sure it will get better. Sorry to be complaining just not use to it.Roger your egg plant looks good . Not much planned for today maybe a walk around the block. When we travel we also go by car it is easier for annie .
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IreneMurman wrote: »good morning, I had a hard night sleeping last night I think it has something to do with pt when ever we push it the pain is hard oh well I am sure it will get better. Sorry to be complaining just not use to it.Roger your egg plant looks good . Not much planned for today maybe a walk around the block. When we travel we also go by car it is easier for annie .
Hi Irene
The Egg plants have been prolific and the two of them have produced more than we can use even with freezing some of them as EggPlant Parm, So the neighbors have been benefiting from the extras as well as the extra Onions and Zucchinis. The Second plant has two that are showing the Purple and two more just as big buds, Those may make it or the cold may get them, hard to sat.
I hope You get a better nights sleep tonight
You may be on to something, even if I do fall asleep with pain it is not a good restful sleep.
Have a Nice Upcoming Weekend
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Good afternoon;
Irene-have you tried taking a pain pill before bed on the days that you push the PT? I know you don't like taking them but it may help you sleep better.
I didn't do much today, grocery shopping, a pedicure and some light house cleaning.
I am working 2-10 am and then I don't have to be back at work until Tues.
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Hi
It was 79 degrees out the door a little cooler yesterday. It was not comfortable as the humidity is somewhat higher, I did work up somewhat of a sweat walking So far today 9,138 steps and 11 cents.
While Walking today I listened to The Lux Radio Show and something fairly recent called The Strange Seeker.
Below are links to the two new items I tried.
Have a Great Weekend
Roger
Penne Bolognese with Meat Sauce 200 calories 9 Ounces Review Here
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10455008/penne-bolognese-with-meat-sauce-200-calories-9-ounces
NutriCrush Bars Review link Here
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10455015/nutricrush-bars-170-calories-1-6-ounces
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Joanne3366 wrote: »Good afternoon;
Irene-have you tried taking a pain pill before bed on the days that you push the PT? I know you don't like taking them but it may help you sleep better.
I didn't do much today, grocery shopping, a pedicure and some light house cleaning.
I am working 2-10 am and then I don't have to be back at work until Tues.
Enjoy your evening.
Hi Joanne
Yesterday the sum total of my housework was cleaning the Main Floor toilet Today's chores so far are turning on the drip hose for the garden and on my return watering the hanging baskets of flowers.
While walking I made a stop at the Post Office, Picked up coffee and stopped at the Grocery Store AKA Supermarket and picked up three Bananas a Green Pear, 2 Black plums, A Fuji Apple, and a Pink Lady Apple. Nothing like a variety. They are to be used with the Navel oranges I have left and will take me to next Wednesday when It will be 10% off Senior Discount day once again. My Daily usage amounts to a Banana, 2 or 3 other fruits. for example I may have a Navel Orange & a Black Plum with Dinner and a Apple with my lunch and of course the Banana before I head out the door walking so I am not walking on a empty stomach when I have my Coffee, not to mention that helps with cravings when I am in the supermarket, Convenience Stores, McDonalds or Dunkin Donuts picking up my morning coffee.
Yea for a three day weekend off
Enjoy it
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hi all, well we went for a real nice walk it was about 40 minutes but it was slow going I had to stop a couple of times I get winded not much planned today we already went grocery shopping we go early any more less people. I was actually able to walk the whole store other times we went I would get tired and have to go to the jeep and sit down each week I am getting stronger. On monday I go back to my dr about my breathing he will probably put he on another inhaler which is fine I still get short of breath. Roger I am so impressed how organized you are. Jo enjoy your long weekend0
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Good morning
Irene-that is great that you walked for 40 minutes. I hope your Dr. can come up with a solution for your shortness of breath.
Roger-This time of year I usually stick to apples and bananas.
When I got home from work, hubby and I went out to breakfast. I had a spinach and mushroom omelet and dark rye toast. I took 1/2 of the omelet and 1 piece of toast home for tomorrow's breakfast.
I don't have anything else planned for today. It feels like a lazy day.
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Good afternoon.
Irene, good for you for walking and getting stronger! You'll be back to your old self in no time.
Jo, sounds like a yummy breakfast, and yay for the rest of the weekend off!
Roger, you are very organized!
We went for a walk in the park this morning...it's all shady, so it was just the humidity that got us. Came home, showered and am doing some laundry. Just have to make a stop at the library, not much else for today.
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Three Recipes below in three posts
Baked Beans
This is Our preferred recipe
Ingredients
* 2 cups navy beans
* 1/2 pound bacon *
* 1 onion, finely diced
* 3 tablespoons molasses
* 2 teaspoons salt
* 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
* 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
* 1/2 cup ketchup
* 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
* 1/4 cup brown sugar
Directions
1. Soak beans overnight in cold water. Simmer the beans in the same water until tender, approximately 1 to 2 hours. Drain and reserve the liquid.
2. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
3. Arrange the beans in a 2 quart bean pot or casserole dish by placing a portion of the beans in the bottom of dish, and layering them with bacon and onion.
4. In a saucepan, combine molasses, salt, pepper, dry mustard, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce and brown sugar. Bring the mixture to a boil and pour over beans. Pour in just enough of the reserved bean water to cover the beans. Cover the dish with a lid or aluminum foil.
5. Bake for 3 to 4 hours in the preheated oven, until beans are tender. Remove the lid about halfway through cooking, and add more liquid if necessary to prevent the beans from getting too dry.
* bacon can be reduced if desired, just use proper old fashioned smoked bacon, have it sliced 3/8 to 1/2 inch thick, easier to get a nice even dice.
*if you don't have a beanpot, use a tall ovenproof vessel with a cover.0 -
Pastrami Recipe One
Simply cut open the package of corned beef, rinsed it off, dried it a bit, and then coated it with a mixture of ground black pepper, ground coriander seed, some paprika, and some dry mustard. Wrapped in plastic tightly and let it sit in the fridge overnight.
Smoked the next day for about 4 1/2 hours in the 220-250 range using peach wood...fat cap up, .no basting. Internal temp was about 150 when I pulled it. Went on the gas for about 4 minutes a side over medium low heat.
Pastrami Recipe two
PASTRAMI
Take the corned beef and rub with spice mix equal amounts to cover and crust
Amounts needed will vary based on the size of the meat so the below are a starting point.
1 Tablespoon Coriander ground more if needed
1 teaspoon Black Pepper ground more if needed
1 Tablespoon Paprika optional
Bake in the oven at 250* till the internal temp reaches 165-175*0 -
Easy Beer Bread Recipe
This recipe should only take 10 minutes to prepare. The longest part is greasing the bread pan. The beer you use will determine how much the bread will rise and the density of the bread.
Note: ( a teaspoon of baking powder will help lighten texture, I often do this.)
Mix Sugar and flour in a large bowl, add beer. Mix with a wooden spoon until nice and sticky. Grease (butter) bread pan. pour in batter and use back of spoon to smooth out batter. Bake for 40-50 minutes or till a butter knife inserted into center comes out clean. Let cool at least 10 minutes before removing from pan.
Note
I used Becks dark beer, comes out good
also black and tan
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Hi IreneIreneMurman wrote: »hi all, well we went for a real nice walk it was about 40 minutes but it was slow going I had to stop a couple of times I get winded not much planned today we already went grocery shopping we go early any more less people. I was actually able to walk the whole store other times we went I would get tired and have to go to the jeep and sit down each week I am getting stronger. On monday I go back to my dr about my breathing he will probably put he on another inhaler which is fine I still get short of Breath. Roger I am so impressed how organized you are. Jo enjoy your long weekend
I have no doubt that your endurance will come back, You were not doing much for a while and that takes it toll.
Congratulations on the shopping trip, Back when I started on NS I had to sit down midway through the store as well. Now look at me 3+ miles a day
Have a Nice Remainder of the day
RogerJoanne3366 wrote: »Good morning
Irene-that is great that you walked for 40 minutes. I hope your Dr. can come up with a solution for your shortness of breath.
Roger-This time of year I usually stick to apples and bananas.
When I got home from work, hubby and I went out to breakfast. I had a spinach and mushroom omelet and dark rye toast. I took 1/2 of the omelet and 1 piece of toast home for tomorrow's breakfast.
I don't have anything else planned for today. It feels like a lazy day.
Enjoy your day!
Hi Joanne
When I can I get Apples, Oranges, Green Pears, Nectarines, Cherries when available and of course grapes.
I have been bringing home a doggy bag when I have breakfast out too.
RogerGood afternoon.
Irene, good for you for walking and getting stronger! You'll be back to your old self in no time.
Jo, sounds like a yummy breakfast, and yay for the rest of the weekend off!
Roger, you are very organized!
We went for a walk in the park this morning...it's all shady, so it was just the humidity that got us. Came home, showered and am doing some laundry. Just have to make a stop at the library, not much else for today.
Happy Saturday!
Hi Vix
Organized how? I do not feel organized, More the opposite
It was humid today here too
Have a nice Evening
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Roger...with your shopping trips and walking. I seem to forget things even when I write lists. Haha....I went out today and forgot half my list so skipped a whole store! I'll catch up tomorrow. 0
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Hi
It was 80 degrees out the door slightly warmer than yesterday for the same time of day. It was not comfortable as the humidity is still high, I did work up somewhat of a sweat walking 7,682 steps
According to the weather forecast today's high should be a fair bit lower than yesterday. Not currently as the predicted Cold front moves across the state later today lowering temperatures and the Humidity
Today's Old Time radio shows while walking was the Continuing Adventure of Sherlock Holmes, Hopalong Cassidy and Gunsmoke. Tomorrow I start with You bet Your Life
Have a Great Sunday
RogerRoger...with your shopping trips and walking. I seem to forget things even when I write lists. Haha....I went out today and forgot half my list so skipped a whole store! I'll catch up tomorrow.
Hi Vix
I wish I could say I never forget things, fortunately only unimportant things like do not eat this or that fattening food
My Brother keeps lists for everything whereas I am more of a wing it type. Even when I would leave for vacation I would only have a general idea of where I was headed. For example I might head for Orlando and then from there instead of heading back I might go west sightseeing along the way. That is how I saw the Battleship Alabama, New Orleans, The Alamo and Carlsbad Caverns. Or When I was in the L.A. area and ended up in Vegas with a stop at the Roy Rogers Museum and a Ghost Town along the road to Vegas
Have a Enjoyable Sunday
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Good morning;
A little overcast this morning, but the sun is supposed to some out this afternoon.
I am going to a bridal shower today. It is for my great nephew and his fiance. Boy, do I feel old saying that.
It is going to be held in a place down by the ocean.
Roger-thanks for the recipe's. I will be definitely trying them. Baked beans and bread, two of my favorite foods.
Vix-Even when I bring a list to the store, I usually forget to pick up something on the list.
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Hi Joanne
Don't feel old, old is not a calendar thing it is a state of mind
You might try a Whole Wheat flour in the recipe too as a variation one of the times. The thing to remember is that You will need to add some leavening depending on how dense You want it to be. Take note of the Ingredients individual calories and add them up and then weigh the baked bread and using the total Nutrition information You can figure out what weight slice to have I also bet I just repeated something You already knew..... That's me AKA Captain Obvious
Enjoy the Shower And If someone gets usage from the recipes It was well worth posting them.
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Good morning.
Have fun at the shower, Jo.
Lists....I jotted down 2 things last night. I would definitely forget otherwise. Haha.
Happy Sunday, everyone!0
