WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JUNE 2015
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Hi, Ladies -- had a very busy weekend and just was able to log, not read or post and now I see 258 posts? Will get to them sometime, I hope. Just wanted to let you know about my doctor visit with the cholesterol situation. According to his scale, I have lost 13 pounds since December -- more than since February when I started MFP. So he was able to tell me that I really am doing everything I can do help my cholesterol down, and if I cannot do it it probably just is one of those genetic things I will have to control with meds. I said I wanted 6 more months to see if I could make any difference at all, and then I would just try the statins. It was important for me to hear him acknowledge that I was really trying my best, I think. On the plus side, my blood pressure is down to the point where I might be able to go off those meds soon. So it is back to the drawing board with my 1200 a day plan to see how much more weight I can lose by Christmas! I am not stressed out about the meds anymore, even though I do not like taking them. And it was nice to have some confirmation that I really was doing all I could and not being a slacker. I can fight with weight loss and exercise but maybe I can't win the genetics part any other way than medicine. So a big thank you to the people who offered support and advice on here! And you are all inspiring me when you post your struggles and successes. It makes me feel that there really is hope for this journey. Still going to eat right and exercise and feel better and look better, even if I wind up not being able to do this without meds. Hope you all have a wonderful afternoon/evening/morning!0
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Happy Monday ! !
Today is my final "real" day at work, so I must get caught-up on my paperwork, so I don't leave it for the person working my spot this week.
Janetr – Cute pic. Love the sippy cup.
Barbie – I love the ability to speak to the people around me whether I know them or not. You are lucky to have such a trait. Congrats on the positive experience. Update: the picture of that meal is amazing. Yum ! // We watched much of the US open as well. That course is crazy. I expected it to be as green as we are here. Now I know. I hope I can visit the area some day. One of my best friends from a few years ago lives somewhere in that area. DH sure wishes DS would put as much effort into golf as he does basketball, mostly for the travel and scenery.
Renny – thanks for sharing your story. I know we can win this fight, if we keep doing it together.
Miriam – Sorry you had to go through all that because of a negligent neighbor and landlord.
Poop – I hate when nails break so low down that they bleed. It seems to take forever for them to heal. Sympathies, and I hope it heals quickly.
Joyce – I do believe the Hotel room has a mini-fridge, so I plan on taking a case of water and some yogurt and fruit, and filling my belly before leaving as much as possible. If no mini fridge, I don’t mind room-temp water. The problem will be the venue. They search everything, and you can’t carry-in anything, and I mean anything. I’m hoping I can sneak in my powder packets of PropelZero + calcium (I’m sure they don’t sell that product). And I will definitely give every food vendor the third degree, and blame food allergies until I get what I want (and feel your energy while I do it). Hopefully my sister and I can agree to share meals, as that will help, too. She will drink plenty of beer, so I will drink plenty of water. Right now I’m having a hard time being motivated. I tried so hard to behave with all the problems I encountered over the weekend, and didn’t lose anything (yes, I weigh myself every day, I just can’t help myself). But, for NSV – Hubby did say “. . . since you are losing weight . . .” yesterday, so that felt good. I better force myself to focus on that, not on the scale. Happy face !
Sharon – Hugs. I hope things get better quickly.
Heather – what a moving story about your school-friend and her daughter.
Carey – Hugs for your water leak. I hope you find the source quickly, and that you have minimal damage.
TX Lisa – Congrats on the NSV. Enjoy your family.
Hi Tonia – I love to sing, but don’t use hardly any apps on my phone. I really miss karaoke - I used to go 1-3 times a week before we moved. I’ll sing with you in my heart and head.
I say “my friends from My Fitness Pal”.
This morning's storms were pretty bad. Funny little DS thinks there is a magic switch that Grandpa can flip and bring power back to the house, because his phone battery is almost dead (convenient, since that means I can't text him extra chores), and he can't play videogames without electicity. According to the radio news, the second wave that is due around 5:00pm tonight will be much worse. Maybe I'll get my work-out in afterall (no lunch break since vacation starts tomorrow, and not willing to try to drive in hail).
Okay, work is calling (well, the paperwork anyway), so I better get moving to earn my pay.
Hugs for Everyone ! ! !
Terri in Milwaukee0 -
lhannon - great job on your run! i have a protein shake at lunch, you need to soup it up a bit to make it a smoothie. freeze a banana, put crushed ice in it. you cn do all kinds of crap.
terewilliams - yeayyyy baggiepants!!!0 -
CynthiaT60 wrote: »Hello everyone!
Barbie: glad you enjoyed the restaurant!
Renny: isn’t shopping by bike great?
Lori: love the lighthouse photo.
Katla: if anyone advises you to use a sanitary pad as “cushioning” while riding, DON’T. Just DON’T. You will rue the day. I don’t have any good ideas about what you should do, though. Does your instructor have any ideas?
I got my kneecap taped by the physical therapist on Friday. (I had pain from the kneecap not moving in its “groove”.) Had a lot less pain during the weekend, so I was happy. Today I went down a flight of stairs and had sharp pain beginning at the first step. Biking was also painful. Going back for a retape tomorrow, so I’m curious what he will say.
Hope we all have a good day! <waving to check whether I’m invisible or not>
Cynthia :flowerforyou:
I definitely would have used a sanitary napkin as cushioning had I had the smarts, you're darn tootin I would have!! I just used plain ol bike shorts.
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Joyce: I hate the way the Dr's office does blood pressure too ... it always shows up higher than it should. I LOVE salt, at least I used to... I haven't added it to my cooking for a year now (except for potatoes and pasta when boiling). I'm finding that food at restaurants is starting to become too salty for my taste buds. I'm on beta blockers too but my heart rate hit 166 today while riding my bike.. probably working too hard.
Penny: I love trees... I've planted about 1500 in the last few years. Maple, spruce, pine, willow, apple, cherry, honey berry, hawthorne, birch and a few other types.
Sharon: Hope you get some answers and that all goes well in court.
Kate: I love beets. I'm going to try them in the microwave too.
Katla: Sorry about the saddle sores. I wonder if a donut cushion or witch hazel would help for the travelling?
Carol NC: Good for you for speaking up!
LisaH: I'm having a hard time getting in that much protein as well. I managed 88g yesterday but went to Costco and bought some protein powder and protein bars. My son gave me a protein shake this morning that has 30g of protein. It was vanilla and didn't taste too bad (I made sure it was really cold!). I tried some of it at Costco yesterday and it was room temp and tasted gross. I jumped on the scale this morning and was up .5 lb but that is way better than 1.5
Like you, I know better than to let that bother me. I'll wait and see what the average is this week.
Pip/Terri: Thanks for the kind thoughts on the plumbing issues
June Goals:
1. Do menu planning for June (complete)
2. Eat 3 meals a day
3. Log all meals
4. Plan and Do one fun thing each week
(W1: Hot stone massage and weekend of Tai Chi with friend...Oops that's 2 things...oh darn
W2: Lunch with a friend, going away party for co-worker... 2 more...yay!
W3: Pedicure and manicure, Tai Chi in the park. Bingo with my Aunt, Lunch with a friend (Some not planned, but sure have been fun!)
W4: Trip with 2 of my favourite people (mom & dad) to visit 2 more of my favourite people (Aunt & Uncle)
5. Ride stationary bike 3 times a week for 30 minutes.
Carey-Edmonton
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Hi all!
Back home now and knackered (as we say over here!) :laugh:
The lunch was great. With reference to my friend's daughter, she got married a couple of years ago and had a bit of a PTSD breakdown, linked to the encephalitis. Being able to "let it all out" to her new husband brought it all back. After therapy she is fine now, but we hope the new baby in September doesn't trigger something. She absolutely had to learn how to feed herself, walk and read. Amazing! ! ! ! Her dad has had Dengue Fever recently from doing charity work in India. That was touch and go. All his students lined up to deliver blood and platelets in tears.
Our meal was very expensive for what it was, but we nattered for ages, catching up.
I have gone over calories for today. Back on track tomorrow.
It was later on the train that I let tiredness get the better of me. Plus the fact that I only had a bit of walking about to set off against it. :grumble: I always eat back my exercise calories as I would never be able to sustain such a restricted diet. That is the joy and the whole point of mfp . And it works. Hopefully for the rest of my life, not for a quick fix that doesn't last. Today however, I wasn't able to do much so I do feel a bit guilty. The guilt made me overindulge, but I will put all that behind me. Yoga tomorrow.
Night, night. Heather UK0 -
*Carey: Wow!-- 1500 trees? Do you live in a forest?
*Heather: "Knackered" and "nattered". Almost rhymes
*Pip-- You inspired me with your bike marathon the other day: I rode for 20 minutes to my son's basketball game y'day and so many friends complimented me on my effort once I got to his gym. Fun stuff, and kept the cardio going!
*bkrimpet: Good for you that you are staying so determined on your quest for good health.
*Carol Peach: OMG Angel Food Cake sounds so good; I want some now
* Lenora: I love the photo of where you live in Austria. Brings back good memories of Switzerland from a trip years and years ago. Europe is magical.
Finished sanding my back fence this morning and got the holes filled. I just love a new coat of paint on anything! It will take a while and DH is skeptical, but I am DETERMINED to get this done this summer. Also, we are going to La Jolla (San Diego area) for my son's basketball tourney, then to Riverside for a visit with my dad. Leaving this Saturday-- it'll be so nice to get out of town for a week.
Happy day and evening to all of us. Keep smiling and keep your chin up all.
WE CAN DO THIS!
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Bkrimpet- on Dr Oz they said to eat banana, nuts or seeds prior to things that contain cholesterol and it prohibits your liver from absorbing the cholesterol and it is removed from your body. It is supposed to be 100% effective. Try not to eat roasted or salted nuts or seeds. He also had a recipe for peanut butter banana flaxseed balls. There was also another thing to eat I will re watch and let you know.Hi, Ladies -- Just wanted to let you know about my doctor visit with the cholesterol situation. According to his scale, I have lost 13 pounds since December -- more than since February when I started MFP. So he was able to tell me that I really am doing everything I can do help my cholesterol down, and if I cannot do it it probably just is one of those genetic things I will have to control with meds!
Genetics don't matter according to him.
Mary from Minnesota
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Carey ~ I too am curious about all those trees! Please fill us in.0
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Good day ladies! We just got back from a visit to an attorney to discuss my son's exwife's attempt at taking him back to court for joint custody. He has to submit some paperwork asap because the hearng is on July 7th. It went pretty well and we all felt a little better afterward. We figured it up and the ex is $10,008 in arrears in child support. In fact she has not paid a single penny of the court ordered payments. So, that can't work in her favor. We are curious to see what she has up her sleeve - besides tattoos.
This morning I had a little talk with the swim teacher and told her the girls are really frustrated and want to quit because they don't understand what she is asking them to do. (She is really a terrble teacher.) I told her they needed more instruction. My hope was that she would actually get in the water and help them, but no. She had them get out of the pool, lie down on the concrete, and practice the strokes on dry land. The girls were not happy with that either. I also told her that the oldest was NOT to be made to climb out on the side of the pool, as it was painful and humiliating to her. I told her that my hope is to get her to be more physically active, and swimming is a big part of that, but when she is embarrassed over and over, she wants to quit which would mean less physical activity, not more. The poor thing is somewhat overweight and really has to struggle to get out on the side of the pool while everyone watches, and leaves with bruises on her legs every day. So, at least that part of my talk worked. She had ALL the kids climb out on the ladder instead of the side. But now the younger girl wants to know why she has to do it that way just because it's hard for her sister. You just can't win.
I found some cute sun dresses at Walmart on clearance for $3 each, and got each girl two. One of the oldest's doesn't fit, so that will have to go back, but the other three are really cute and comfy looking.
Well, I have drafting to do. I hope you're all having a great day.
Sylvia0 -
Jack and I went to Sam's Club to buy everything we'll need for the birthday party on Sunday, the 28th. I think there'll be about 17 of us. I didn't get up and go to the early water class and don't like going to the late one cuz its too crowded. I'll need to make up today up one day during the week. So we just got ready and went to Sam's.
I too am very tempted to weigh myself every day, even knowing how negatively it effects my day if I gain when I think I should have lost, or false triumph when I didn't gain when I ate over my calorie limit the day before. That's one of my goals to break the habit letting the scale be my dictator. I can some times go for a few weeks weighing once a week and then I start slipping into the bad habit. Ugh
Hot and windy here today, it drys everything out so badly. Right now everything is beautifully green tho because of all the rain we've had. I love looking out over the pecan orchard and back to the llama pasture and seeing nothing but green. We spend most of our time in our Florida room so we can see the outdoors from inside. 0 -
SlenderClassyElegant wrote: »*Carey: Wow!-- 1500 trees? Do you live in a forest?
*Heather: "Knackered" and "nattered". Almost rhymes
*Pip-- You inspired me with your bike marathon the other day: I rode for 20 minutes to my son's basketball game y'day and so many friends complimented me on my effort once I got to his gym. Fun stuff, and kept the cardio going!
WE CAN DO THIS!
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The power at home is still out, so all 3 of "the boys" are in an uproar. My Dad can't get his car in the garage, so his car is in the street. DS can't play videogames so he is in the driveway playing basketball, which means DH also had to put his car in the street. Grandpa and DH are probably both attempting to take naps, but with the windows open, I'm sure the sound of the basketball is annoying. I'm glad I'm at work. Soon I will eat my cherries, finish my paperwork, stop at PigglyWiggly for more cherries ($1.99/pound), then finish packing for tomorrow. yay for trips that have NOTHING to do with sports.
I will do my best to workout and log my food, to minimize the damage over the next week, because I'm not losing fast enough to win the contest at work. Keep the good thoughts coming, so I can feel your support over all the miles (and through all the loud Country Music).
Hugs all around ! ! !
Terri in Milwaukee0 -
BTW I forget who said they refer to our group as "fat chat' lol I love it, doesn't bother me and its easy to roll off the tongue
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Today's joke is a repeat, but it's cute and there are several new ladies who might not have seen it.
Two classmates were chatting in their lunch break... "I know how to get money real quick" says one,” how?"
"go to your dad and say, "I know the truth" and he'll give you money"
So the young boy went home and said "dad, I know the truth" and his dad gave him ten dollars and told him not to tell anyone 'the truth'.
He then went to his mother, " Mom, I know the truth” he said.
"Please don't tell your dad" she said and gave him twenty dollars.
Content with thirty dollars he went outside to go to the arcade and saw the milkman. "I know the truth,” he shouted out.
The milkman replied "Well come and hug your real father then" 0 -
Good one!0
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janetr7476 wrote: »BTW I forget who said they refer to our group as "fat chat' lol I love it, doesn't bother me and its easy to roll off the tongue
doesn't bother me but i'm not fat, at least haven't been for a few years now :0/0 -
Cynthia: I’m baffled. Same horse, same saddle, same length of lesson as always BUT I did spend a lot more time posting than ever before. I’m guessing the trouble came from my backside hitting the seat in the wrong place or way. At least my knee didn’t get inflamed. I’ll talk it over with my teacher the next time I have a lesson. I’m getting two weeks off, due to a family trip and the fourth of July. I hope it is long enough to heal. :laugh:
Pip: I’m with Cynthia on the sanitary pad. I haven’t used one since I discovered tampons. Then again, I haven’t needed tampons in almost 2 decades, either. There are some very nice perks to being a post-menopausal woman. :bigsmile: :bigsmile: I did buy some padded bike shorts that I haven’t used for horseback riding until now, but they may be under my jeans next time. They do a good job for me in spin class. :flowerforyou:
Had a reality check with DS earlier. He wants DH and me to get his sailboat back to the boat yard tomorrow so that shoddy work can be redone. DH said no. So then DS wanted me to do it by myself. I said DH is too sick to do the work and I’m not strong enough to do it on my own. You help, or the task has to wait. He’ll be here by breakfast time tomorrow. :grumble: :laugh:
Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon
“Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.” Thomas A. Edison
June Goals:
1. Log every bite and swallow.
2. Cardio exercise at least 3 days a week. Work on flexibility and back strength.
3. Have fun every day.
4. Drink at least three glasses of water daily, preferably more!
5. Eliminate alcohol.
6. Monitor sleep. Try to average 7 or more hours of sleep nightly.
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Katla: one word: CHAFING. You do NOT want a paper sanitary pad chafing your lady bits while posting. (And the person who suggested this to me meant just using it as padding, not specifically at "that time of the month".)
Cynthia
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The saga of the trees is that I bought 78 acres off my Dad in Rural Alberta and I'm planting trees for windbreaks, colour, interest, as well as what I affectionately call my orchard (in northern alberta...I don't think so, but at least I should get some fruit). It takes a lot of trees to make an effective windbreak, but I want to prevent as much snow drift as possible during the winter. I still have a few years til retirement (hopefully) but that's where I'll retire to.0
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CynthiaT60 wrote: »Katla: one word: CHAFING. You do NOT want a paper sanitary pad chafing your lady bits while posting. (And the person who suggested this to me meant just using it as padding, not specifically at "that time of the month".)
Cynthia
Chafing is the absolutely right word to describe the problem. I appreciate your help and supportive advice.
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fanncy0626 wrote: »Bkrimpet- on Dr Oz they said to eat banana, nuts or seeds prior to things that contain cholesterol and it prohibits your liver from absorbing the cholesterol and it is removed from your body. It is supposed to be 100% effective. Try not to eat roasted or salted nuts or seeds. He also had a recipe for peanut butter banana flaxseed balls. There was also another thing to eat I will re watch and let you know.Hi, Ladies -- Just wanted to let you know about my doctor visit with the cholesterol situation. According to his scale, I have lost 13 pounds since December -- more than since February when I started MFP. So he was able to tell me that I really am doing everything I can do help my cholesterol down, and if I cannot do it it probably just is one of those genetic things I will have to control with meds!
Genetics don't matter according to him.
Mary from Minnesota
Sorry if I am double quoting--but you are on the same wavelength as my nutritionist! She says to add tree fruits and up my fiber and add another exercise session. So I will be my own science experiment! Also what do you gals recommend for high fiber cereals? Supplements?0 -
Can't quite remember if any of you are from Maryland? My husband is interviewing for a job at Salisbury University on the Maryland Eastern Shore next week. Any info on the area from my pals here would be greatly appreciated.
Oh, haven't I mentioned the stress I have been under the last 4 months regarding the announcement from my husband that he thinks his job will be eliminated in the near future and that he had better start looking for a new one?! I am operating under the assumption that if I don't put it out there then I will not be under any stress. It has NOT driven me back to my overeating/binging ways of my pre-MFP life. But we are entering a much more stressful period of this process.....sigh.
Cheri currently of Fairlawn, Ohio1 -
Sylvia I used to be a swim instructor. When children are first learning to swim I was right there in the water with them. As they started learning their strokes I would spend more time out of the water because it was better to evaluate their technique, but if needed I would get in the water with them. Depending on the stroke some on the land practice is beneficial if working on form. At the end I would always try to come up with a game to play because to me swimming needs to be fun.
Most of all try to find an instructor your girls like and understand her/his instruction. It is great they are learning this skill.
Last year I did post some info about drowning. Here in Minnesota we have too many preventable drownings. Learning how to swim is a valuable skill that may save your life. One of local T.V. showed that drowning are not always the typical thrashing about it the water. Sometimes what happens is head gets tipped back and their lungs fill with water so they cannot call out. Even it there are life guards on duty it is important to watch your own children or grandchildren. Every minute a child is under water in a drowning situation can be the difference between complete recovery and not so good an outcome.
MNMargaret
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Bkrimpet- The key to what Dr. Oz was saying is that you have to eat the banana or nuts prior to eating things with cholesterol in it it acts as a barrier in the cholesterol is not absorbed into your bloodstream.
Cheri - i'm sorry to hear about your DH and his job situation. That can be very stressful.
Sylvia- thanks for the laugh!
Katla- I think eventually you will get used to posting just like anything else. I think the bike shorts would help more than the pad.
We are still moving things over to the cabin and garage. By Saturday evening we hope to be done. Still no news on the appraisal.
Have a great day everyone!
Mary from Minnesota
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Yep, got it, Mary in MN! I will try this.0
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The best plan is the one you'll stick with. I heard that when I first started on MFP and it helped me a lot. It was also suggested that I be open minded to new ideas, so I love reading what you all have to say and trying some new things....some work and I keep doing them and some don't so I stop. If I tried to get along on the number of basic calories that MFP suggests, I would keel over. I walk for three or more hours a day, go to three 2 hour line dance classes a week, and ride my exercise bike for an hour or more most days....I need the extra calories for fuel when I am that active. Mary from MN....I feel for you in your moving challenges. What worked for me is just what you're doing----stay busy, and stay in the moment. Barbie from beautiful NW Washington
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Hi, I'm Cindy and looking forward to getting to know you all. I'm new, 53 y.o. and need to loose 40 lbs. Lost 10 already, but ready for some motivation and sisterly advice - especially for those of us over 50!
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BTW, I'm a GRITSandSLUTS stuck in Indiana!0
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Carey, my son and I planted a maple tree about 18 years ago in the back yard. It was so difficult and I do admire you. That tree and another we planted are about 3 stories high.
Carol/Peach0
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