WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JUNE 2017

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  • bwcetc
    bwcetc Posts: 2,749 Member
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    Lanette ... I don't know about "Ultra" pasteurized milk, but I absolutely will not use "Ultra" pasteurized cream. I'll use just pasteurized for cream but the "Ultra" uses stabilizers like carrageenan ... which is why you get such extended expiration dates. The texture and taste is completely off for me in ultra pasteurized cream, not to mention, I don't believe carrageenan is good for you.
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,197 Member
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    Lanette - I just boil the full fat milk, then cool it to just above blood heat. I then transfer it to a Pyrex bowl and stir in the starter, either my old yoghurt or commercial . Then I put it in my small oven which I keep warm for a few hours by turning it to 50° for a minute or two every so often. I have to set the timer for this as I forget otherwise and leave it on! :o After that I just leave in the cooling oven overnight and in the morning I have yoghurt! :D
    I am going to try the 'start from cold' method when my Instant pot arrives as some people seem to be successful with that. It's worth a try as it's so much less work!
    I've just ordered a fine mesh colander and some industrial sized coffee filter papers as that seems to be a good, clean and easy way of draining yoghurt. I don't normally drain mine, just pour of the whey when it collects in the areas I have scooped out, but I might start.

    Cooking lamb and spinach curry for tonight with raita. :D:D

    Heather UK xxxxxxx
  • csofled
    csofled Posts: 3,022 Member
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  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    edited June 2017
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    Allie: I am sorry for the loss of a beloved auntie. :cry: I hope for the best for you with the divorce. Tom does not deserve you, and you deserve a much happier life filled with love and respect. :flowerforyou:

    Lanette: The two days of HOT are upon us. I'll be closing curtains shortly. It is 6am and the current temperature is okay but I don't expect it to stay this way. :noway: Living beside the river should help a bit, but hot is hot. :ohwell:

    Tere: I don't remember whether I wished you a happy anniversary, so I'll do so now. Happy Anniversary! :flowerforyou:

    Dana in AR: I agree with you. It was very poor judgment on the mom's part to teach her son to tow a big trailer through a crowded parking lot, and it will be a horrible memory for the son. :grumble:




    I envy all of you yogurt eaters. Lactose intolerance issues keep me away from it, but I have tried soy yogurt. Commercial soy yogurt is tasty enough, but I stopped buying it because it seemed like too many calories and not enough nutrition. I have cottage cheese instead. DH has yogurt nearly every morning for breakfast. He likes Greek yogurt.

    We have a hot-hot-hot weather forecast for the day. It is predicted to reach 98F by this afternoon. I've closed the curtains on our east facing windows. I'll open them back up after the sun goes to the other side of the house. All of our large picture windows face east, and the window on the west side is a small one.

    The pest control company has a man coming here this afternoon to fix the mess that their crew created when they did the initial cleanup under our house last winter. He probably won't get here before the heat of the day, but it should be relatively cool under the house.


    Katla in beautiful NW Oregon

    "The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another." - William James
  • jennymo
    jennymo Posts: 30 Member
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    Morning everyone.
    I had a super day yesterday. I went to a small town about an hour south of where I live to visit an old friend who recently moved there.
    We had a great day wondering around the Main Street checking out all the boutiques. This place is a nice change as it doesn't have the franchises - McD'S etc. So it was a nice change.
    Unfortunately I came home and I don't know why (perhaps someone has some insight) but I started snacking and never really stopped.
    Now this morning, instead of having a glow from a day well spent with a wonderful friend, I feel bloated and upset with myself for once again sabotaging my eating.
    Today though is a fresh start, as they say. I am meeting my cousin and we will have a walk along our sea walk and that may help to clear my head.
    I'll let you know how it goes!
    Enjoy your day all.
    Jenn
    BC
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,197 Member
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    Katla - Some people use a lactose free milk, like Fairlife and the Fage yoghurt starter. I saw it on Facebook. <3 I think the yoghurt bacteria slightly changes the lactose as well.

    Heather UK xxxxxxx
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 16,528 Member
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    yo peeps
  • suebdew
    suebdew Posts: 1,330 Member
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    Rainy day in TX today so no water aerobics. I walked inside my house for 27 minutes. Spent that time thinking of all of you. It warms my heart how much kindness and wisdom is shared on this thread. Thank each of you for being so supportive. A lot of things I haven't experienced so can't offer any advice but I do care when my friends are suffering
    Patsy-I also have macular degeneration. Diagnosised 15 years ago as wet and so far still ok. I participated in the AEREDS I I study for 6 years to determine the best formula for the pills. Glad your eyes are better. When I saw the retina specialist he told me my eyes were very dry and to use threa-tears 4-6 times a day. I visit is much better since then.
    Earnie- sounds like you are a busy girl with a busy social life. It's good to be among friends who love you.
    Glad you joined us on this journey.
    Better do something productive or read my book for book club, Ordinary Graces.
    SueBDew in TX
  • gotu52
    gotu52 Posts: 315 Member
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    Sarah
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 16,906 Member
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    :)Earnie, I am 71 years old and live my husband, two dogs, and a cat. Before I started on my journey to health and fitness, I spent most of my days knitting and watching TV or doing computer tasks. The more I made health and fitness my top priority, the easier it was to let go of the sedentary activities. It happened gradually and now I knit only while riding my recumbent exercise bike or when at the baseball game with my husband.

    <3 Barbie from beautiful NW Washington where it will be extra hot today.
  • spiritbear555
    spiritbear555 Posts: 15 Member
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    It is hard to keep up with all of you and learn who's who but gradually will "get it" hopefully. :) Love reading all your advice and activities and always check your posts every day. Thanks!
    Just finished watering all the garden and ready to have breakfast and get the day going.
    And in the bear world, we have a bear rehab facility in our area that takes in orphan black bear cubs until they can be released back into the wild and do okay. Four escaped recently. 3 sat on the roof of their enclosure and were easily coaxed back in, but one made a run for it. As we are very close to the U.S. border, officials think it may have crossed over into the U.S. Fortunately it is not dangerous, but it seems you may now have one more illegal immigrant! :)
    To all in the tornado areas, yikes! Stay safe. Have never had one of those in our area and that would freak me out.
    Bear Lady Weez'


  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,197 Member
    edited June 2017
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    Becca - If she really is driving without insurance then you MUST report her to the police. Also tell them that she is not fit go be on the road. They can check the insurance on their data base and impound the car. Think how you would feel if she ran over a child! <3 Hard I know, but do it NOW.

    Much love Heather UK xxxxxxx
  • klanders30
    klanders30 Posts: 2,569 Member
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    allie well said!!
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 16,528 Member
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  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
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    Toni in CT: I love what you took away from the "live move weigh less" podcast. Focusing on how you want to feel an hour from now is a great idea! :star:

    Heather: We have lactose free milk on hand. DH uses it for cooking things such as clam chowder & various sauces. He does it for me, so I can eat the chowder, too. :smiley:

    Becca: I had to give up on jogging after I gave myself bursitis in my left knee. I prefer yoga and the recumbent bike at the gym. We also have recumbent bikes at home that we bought to ride on the roads. DH still uses his, but he needs my help occasionally so I usually walk beside him rather than ride mine. Mine is set up on a trainer and I ride it in the garage while I read books. It gets quite a bit of use in the winter. :heart:


    It is supposed to be in the 90's today. I'm waiting for the sun to cross to the back side of my house before I wash down the windows that face the river. I'm going to use Windex Outdoor. I hope it works.

    Katla in beautiful NW Oregon

    "The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another." - William James


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