WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JULY 2018

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  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,099 Member
    Lisa ~ so excited for you about the house....cant wait to see pictures of the progress you make...
    I am awake sort of ...the dog barks and hops on me and then I get up and get dressed and he goes back to sleep.. I could have slept another hour ugh....
    I am sitting have my tea. and then have to get moving... I have my granddaughter today...and trying to figure out what to do with her today. might take her to the park...where she can play ..maybe bring a picnic lunch..
  • klanders30
    klanders30 Posts: 2,569 Member
    Barbie ooh, so sorry, back pain is lousy, but moving gently is the way to go and keep icing. I've sometimes used a back wrap/support, I think the compression and warmth actually helps, you're right to not do anything sudden or extreme like weed pulling. I love the feeling of getting rid of old (and toxic) clutter. I'm tackling bits and pieces almost every day.

    Rori those pics are stunning, glad DH is appreciating the clearer vision, and you all are having a good visit with DB.

    Lisa every pound lost will help you heal quicker, this is a very awesome motivation, you've got this.

    DH and I are booking hotels for our big adventure in 3 weeks, it's getting real :o , I'm hitting the gym every day to keep up my fitness level so i can handle the plane and all the walking/touring we are expecting to do. Still plenty to tackle on my project list, today I paint outdoor handrails. But first, off for a long walk with bff.

    NYKAREN
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,716 Member
    So sorry to hear about the wedding troubles! Poor sister!!!!!! :o Hope she gets out in time.

    Rori - Great photos. Glad you bonded with your brother. <3

    Barbie - Hoping for great progress for Jake. <3

    Lisa - Can't wait to hear about the closing. :D

    Busy right now at Edie"s show, but will post later

    Love Heather UK XXXXXX

  • 1948Peachy
    1948Peachy Posts: 1,511 Member
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  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,099 Member
    I am stuck eating bad, stuff and have to get back on track.. Pips boot would help. and everyone else for that matter... going to go through paperwork today.
  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,412 Member
    Margaret What are the best sources of naturally occurring vitamin D in food?

    Karen in Virginia
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,619 Member
    Margaret What are the best sources of naturally occurring vitamin D in food?

    Karen in Virginia

    The best source of naturally occurring Vitamin D is ... sunshine! :)



    M in Oz

  • margaretturk
    margaretturk Posts: 5,260 Member
    edited July 2018
    Karen When I looked it up they said salmon, herring, cod liver oil, egg yolks, mushrooms. There are fortified foods, but as I mentioned if you choose them make sure you add some fat. Probably true for mushrooms too. I like to cook mine in butter or coconut oil. Still best to get some sunshine if possible.( In agreement with M in Oz ). I know if you take a supplement D3 is best. I guess you can actually sometimes get too much. As a culture we are more on the deficient side. Especially living up here in the North we get even less of the kind of light you need to get your needed Vit D especially in the winter. I know you can have your levels tested. Some on here mentioned that. They also mentioned they had to pay for the test which does not seem right to me.

    Allie think does this food nourish me and help me feel strong. If not find foods that do. The irony is it is easy to overeat on the foods that don't nourish because you keep eating them trying to satisfy your body. They cannot do that. It is much more difficult to over do on nourishing food because they will satisfy. Again come down to want it/ need it. You decide what is going to help you more in the long run.

    :heart: Margaret
  • SophieRosieMom
    SophieRosieMom Posts: 3,663 Member
    Margaret - it was likely me who mentioned testing for Vitamin D3 levels. From my prior experience (10 - 15 yrs ago) insurance didn't want to pay for the test which was several hundred dollars unless a person had suspicion of low levels due to corticosteroids (being on prednisone for long periods of time for example) or a diagnosis of osteopenia.

    Sadly, by that time it is too late in my opinion. Our new doc who doesn't take insurance can get the test done for $40 which I gladly pay out of my own pocket every couple years. Even at supplementing at 5000 IU/day I am in the lower end of adequate. I didn't go out in the sun for years due to being on tetracycline for rosacea.

    To me, this Vitamin D3 test should be covered as preventative care like mammograms and colon cancer screenings. I consider it even higher priority since there's been research indicating it aids in cancer prevention.

    I see Vitamin D3 is added to the whole organic milk I buy. D2 is added to the Hemp Milk we use.

    Cathy - thank you for the link to the first episode of "The Real Skinny on Fat". I watched most of the 2nd episode - fast forwarded through parts of it, I cannot sit still for 2 hours (hurts my back). I thought it was good and worth the time. I liked the information that a person doesn't have to fast all the time to retune the body into burning fat... I think Mosley's idea of low carb a couple days a week then Mediterranean the other days has a lot of merit.

    Lisa - before I forget... I know you are in the middle of walk through and closing today - congrats! When you get a chance, I'd like your opinion on that little exercise peddler you got when you lived out east. Do you still use it? And even if you don't, would you recommend it? I don't have room for a recumbent bike but would like to have something easy to story that might also boost my cardio a little. Did it do that for you? Thanks in advance. Good for you on your weight loss journey and knee replacement. A good goal! <3

    OK I am out of here for most of the day. Allergy shots, errands, shopping, lunch with good friend. Catch you later!

    Lanette
    Cool and cloudy SW WA State
  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,412 Member
    Margaret I looked Vit D up, too. Looks like wild-caught fatty fish, egg yolks from pastured eggs, & some organ meats, butter from pastured cows. It's not really easy to get enough Vit D without sunshine or supplements/fortified foods, is it?

    Karen in Virginia
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,716 Member
    Carol - I just love rhinestones :D What a great find.
    Rita - I hope you're OK. :o
    Just preparing to leave. I fetched fish and chips for all of us for children's dinner, including the nanny, as my son and DDIL are going out this evening. Delicious!
    They all loved the reindeer meat I brought back from Sweden. My son declined to open the fermented herring this time so I will keep it a bit longer.
    Very, very tired. DH has so much stamina. He is still reading them stories. <3
    Shan't see much of them in August as they have two holidays booked. They are trying to let their house out through Airbnb to earn some money. The company came to take photos yesterday. It's a lot of work, but could be worth it.
    Much love to you all from Heather UK XXXXXX
  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,954 Member
    Karen When I looked it up they said salmon, herring, cod liver oil, egg yolks, mushrooms. There are fortified foods, but as I mentioned if you choose them make sure you add some fat. Probably true for mushrooms too. I like to cook mine in butter or coconut oil. Still best to get some sunshine if possible.( In agreement with M in Oz ). I know if you take a supplement D3 is best. I guess you can actually sometimes get too much. As a culture we are more on the deficient side. Especially living up here in the North we get even less of the kind of light you need to get your needed Vit D especially in the winter. I know you can have your levels tested. Some on here mentioned that. They also mentioned they had to pay for the test which does not seem right to me.

    Allie think does this food nourish me and help me feel strong. If not find foods that do. The irony is it is easy to overeat on the foods that don't nourish because you keep eating them trying to satisfy your body. They cannot do that. It is much more difficult to over do on nourishing food because they will satisfy. Again come down to want it/ need it. You decide what is going to help you more in the long run.

    :heart: Margaret

    My doctor believes that we are all deficient and includes it in her yearly blood work. My daughter and I are both deficient year after year. She has now suggested I continue with vitamins year round.

    Tracey in Edmonton
  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,954 Member
    Sue in WA - I feel so sorry for your sister, besides the physical pain the emotional pain at missing a child's wedding might be even worse.

    Barbie - Junk gathers so fast doesn't it? My husband works for the city and is forever bringing home something they are going to throw out because "I'm going to do something with that". Yet there it sits cluttering things up!

    Michele - I had Corelle most of my married life, a few different sets over the years and for some unknown reason about 5 years ago I bought stoneware. I really need to switch it all out again. I much prefer the Corelle. Maybe I'll put that on my Christmas Wish List.

    Rori - Beautiful Pictures

    Lisa - Hope you have a smooth closing!

    Okie - I understand what you mean about travelling for a funeral and it ending up being a "good time". I have had to travel "home" for funerals and it ends up becoming a little vacation and catch up with everyone. I think that's just what happens when people are spread out everywhere.

    Heather - Cute bear you have there. They sure go all out for the end of kindergarten now don't they?

    Margaret - Good neighbours are so hard to come by, its great you helped them yesterday.

    Allie - I was struggling all of June with "bad food" choices. I finally got sick of the scale not moving and have taken control again. I had to get my stubborn on.

    Meg - I wouldn't have known that about LED bulbs either, sorry it was such an expensive lesson for you.

    Rebecca - Hope you are feeling a little better, you still have a beautiful smile!

    I took my Grands to the big parade of the year this morning. I ended up, quite by chance, meeting up with their Mother's best friend and her whole family. My Grands call her Auntie and she has a 2 year old as well. This is a picture of the three kids watching the parade, the two excited ones are my Grandchildren, Jonah 6 and Michaela 2. Her 2 year old, Charlotte, was not interested in the parade at all as the pictures clearly show.5dm5jknljz47.jpg
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    Tracey in Edmonton
  • SophieRosieMom
    SophieRosieMom Posts: 3,663 Member
    janetr7476 wrote: »
    Lanette wrote "Lisa - before I forget... I know you are in the middle of walk through and closing today - congrats! When you get a chance, I'd like your opinion on that little exercise peddler you got when you lived out east. Do you still use it? And even if you don't, would you recommend it? I don't have room for a recumbent bike but would like to have something easy to story that might also boost my cardio a little. Did it do that for you?"

    I'm not Lisa, but several years ago when I weighed around 280# and both knees were bone on bone, doc would not do replacement cuz of my weight. I couldn't walk because of my knees, catch 22. My doctor recommended the little pedaler. I still use it, I ordered a second nicer one with tension adjustment, etc. You get the same amount of work out, cardio and calorie burn as a regular recumbent bike. I will be using mine in a bit after kettlebell workout. We will be reaching 109° here today making it way too hot to use my treadmill in our garage. They are inexpensive and well worth it. I researched online before purchasing the second one.

    Hope this was of some help. <3

    Janetr OKC

    Janetr, thank you for responding to this. That was good information! Which one do you have now-make, model. I think Lisa got hers from Amazon - I know she provided the link ages ago, I'll never be able to find it again. :#

    Lanette
    SW WA State
  • janetr7476
    janetr7476 Posts: 4,001 Member
    Lanette what I have is on this order. It's been so long Im not sure where I got it. From a catalog, I thought Foot Smart but they don't have them now so I don't know. This is very similar to mine.

    https://www.amazon.com/Vogvigo-Exerciser-Portable-Medical-Exercise/dp/B077C27NV5/ref=sr_1_15?ie=UTF8&qid=1532123652&sr=8-15&keywords=pedal+exerciser+vive

    Janetr OKC
  • spikeyhair
    spikeyhair Posts: 2,078 Member
    This is pic of MFP when I click Community anyone know why I'm not happy don't like it

    Love all pics

    Kate UK <3

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  • drkatiebug
    drkatiebug Posts: 1,976 Member
    I know, spikeyhair! They changed our iPad app version to look like the PC version and moved our star! It is still there, but, I think, harder to navigate.

    It will take some getting used to.
  • lilnoramitchellandre
    lilnoramitchellandre Posts: 144 Member
    Yeah, Daddy used to say, 'nothing brings out the worst in people than a good old funeral where there might be family money - especially if there is no Will'. In a small town and being one of the older more experience attorneys he had a wide swath of clients. I can remember little old black ladies who could not walk up the stairs to his office having Wills made (and deeds to property they had been sharecropping and had been 'given') and standing by their car and witnesses several of them. Occasionally, I would have to 'prove' that I had witnessed the Will being signed because if they could not read, they signed it with a 'distinctive' "X" as their signature. I could always tell Daddy where around the courthouse square they had parked, who was with them, and describe the "X".

    Lenora