WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR SEPTEMBER 2018

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  • ryenday
    ryenday Posts: 1,540 Member
    edited September 2018
    Lanette I’m going to have to check but I think Victor Longo (“The longevity diet”) said something about fasting and that not being recommended for the over 70 crowd. Him or Michael Mosley. I’ll do some digging and see if I can find anything.

    As for heavy/lighter weights, I mostly listen to my body. Once a week I do the lighter weight and max reps, like 40- 75. If my back starts hurting after I use the higher weights(like 11 pounds) then I’ll back off to 8 for a few weeks and try again. I work the program 3 times a week, but sometimes do only arms or legs on a given day.

    I decided to do this after reading about heavy lifting- when someone makes a personal best they don’t just start being able to regularly lift that weight. And depending on the source, muscle growth and sustinance should be fine as long as you regularly work at 60 to 85% your max. Maybe not ‘optimal’ bang for your time- but still a good healthy fit making workout.

    I’ll see what I can find out about the fasting and over 70 research...

    Rye
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,087 Member
    I'm home and in bed with a dog barking at the t.v.lord he is wacky....go for my.mammogram tomorrow afternoon...
    My friend Jill is giving me 2 tickets to see Tony Bennett in a couple weeks and bless her heart...she got me a room at the casino overnight.all for free ...it will be especially special as that is my dad's 90 th birthday..he will be with me in spirit celebrating....
  • trucker743
    trucker743 Posts: 394 Member
    Hi, everyone! I’ve had a busy few days, and am now at a place called Great Wolf Lodge, an indoor water park/ resort for the next two days! I got behind, and probably won’t attempt to play “catch-up”! I won’t have much time to do more than log for the next day or so! Hugs to those who need one, and a smile for everyone!

    Sharon (usually!) in Seattle Area
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,249 Member
    KetoneKaren wrote: »
    Marcelyn Silly. We all remember you.

    Lanette She wasn't at all happy at first:

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    But now she thinks he's great:

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    Karen in Virginia

    I don’t, who r u????

    J kidding
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,249 Member
    stats for the day:

    bike ride hm 2 gym- 7.21min, 11.4mph, 143mhr, 1.5mi= 94c
    apple watch- 65c
    STAIRCLIMBER- 20min, fat burning program, 129ahr, 145mhr, 1627steps, 102floors, lvl8-11 = 192c
    apple watch- 202c
    arm/chin up machine- 1.10min, 55# 1st of 10ea, 126mhr= 27c
    apple watch- 27c
    ride gym 2 dome- 4.48min, 16.1amph, 140mhr, 1.4mi= 74c
    apple watch- 54c
    jog sta 2 wk- 4.28min, 8.53min mi, 124ahr, 152mhr, .5mi= 52c
    apple watch- 53c
    jog wk 2 sumn sta- 3.50min, 8.21min mi, 154mhr, 126ahr, .4mi= 63c
    apple watch- 56c
    bike ride dome 2 hm- 20min, 7.7amph, 133ahr, 152mhr, 2.6mi= 223c
    apple watch- 134ce

    total 725

    yesterday was 664 I think, too lazy to list
  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,412 Member
    Pip I gave you the "Woo". >:)>:)>:)
  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,412 Member
    trucker743 wrote: »
    Hi, everyone! I’ve had a busy few days, and am now at a place called Great Wolf Lodge, an indoor water park/ resort for the next two days! I got behind, and probably won’t attempt to play “catch-up”! I won’t have much time to do more than log for the next day or so! Hugs to those who need one, and a smile for everyone!

    Sharon (usually!) in Seattle Area

    There is a Great Wolf Lodge in Williamsburg, VA. That's only about an hour away from me. Which one are you visiting? I think there is one in PA, OH, and NC.

    Karen in Virginia

  • janetr7476
    janetr7476 Posts: 4,001 Member
    Marcelynh wrote: »
    Well knock me over with a feather. I'm surprised anyone even remembers me. :)

    How could we forget you and your awesome family??? I'm ready for new pictures. I still adore the one of your granddaughter standing there so proudly in the dress she had made cuz grandma taught her to sew, you're pictures of your gorgeous hand made pottery items, you're scuba diving adventures. You my sweet friend are amazing and totally unforgettable! So glad to have you back <3

    Janetr OKC
  • SophieRosieMom
    SophieRosieMom Posts: 3,647 Member
    trucker743 wrote: »
    Hi, everyone! I’ve had a busy few days, and am now at a place called Great Wolf Lodge, an indoor water park/ resort for the next two days! I got behind, and probably won’t attempt to play “catch-up”! I won’t have much time to do more than log for the next day or so! Hugs to those who need one, and a smile for everyone!

    Sharon (usually!) in Seattle Area

    Sharon, are you at the Great Wolf south of Olympia? I drive by it now and then😀 Lanette
  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,518 Member
    Went to the water aerobics class today. The plan for tomorrow is to do Gilad’s Quick Fix Body Scuplt DVD

    SueBDew (((HUG)))

    I tell you, I’ve really got to calm down about the Newcomers. Now I find out from an email that there’s a new link for members to register for the website. Don’t know if this means that I’m no longer needed (sounds like it). It APPEARS that the expectation is that new members will input their own information. I’m sorry. But the fact is that if you’re waiting for members to input any information, you’d have more luck waiting for the second coming of christ. Some people will do it, but the majority won’t. And….people have to be approved to use the website. Huh???? You paid your dues, why would you need to be approved? What, are we going to do a credit check (boy, am I being mean). I’ve only been doing this longer than the guy who is doing all this has been a member. But I’m not asked for my input, I find out things that affect my job in an email after it’s done. I tell you, I’m getting fed up. God forbid I ask a question! He wanted everyone to get their own email. I told him that there were members who for whatever reason won’t. So what happens? He asks people to get it. And he gets “use my email for my husband”. That’s what I told him would happen. So he finds a way around this…that’s wonderful. But you’d think he’d get the message that people are afraid they’ll “break” the website. I asked for a letter (in his words) telling people how to change their password. There is something about registering. Not gonna happen if you expect the member to do it! Plus, the file was corrupted and you can barely make out some of the words. So I sent it back to him to fix. What do I do if I get a new member in the meantime? I’ll continue to do what I have done, at least they’ll be on the old directory (I have no idea how to put someone on the new directory – I was never told how, maybe because I’m no longer needed). And why are they asking for information on the application if the member is expected to input their own information and the information on the application is not used? The website is going to he** in a handbasket. Not my problem come April. I’m out of here.

    Supposed to volunteer at the Green Room tomorrow. Strung more popcorn today then went to ceramics, then Lowe’s Foods, then bought gas and went to WalMart

    Elizabeth in GA – when I’m bowling, I wear this wrist guard which prevents me from turning my wrist backwards (did I confuse you enough?). Ask your trainer if something like that would help you keep your wrist in line. Can I squeeze Pippin now? Guess you’d better do it for me then.

    I’m like Tracey, I hate being alone. Same thing with husbands – Vince would stay home all the time, there are days on end when he doesn’t leave the house. I need to get out almost every day.

    Speaking of a job – Vince almost floored me earlier today. He told me that he’s thinking of getting a part time job.

    Allie – have fun at the casino. You know that’s something that I have absolutely no interest in

    Michele in NC
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,595 Member
    edited September 2018
    exermom wrote: »
    It APPEARS that the expectation is that new members will input their own information. I’m sorry. But the fact is that if you’re waiting for members to input any information, you’d have more luck waiting for the second coming of christ. Some people will do it, but the majority won’t. And….people have to be approved to use the website. ... But you’d think he’d get the message that people are afraid they’ll “break” the website.

    How would people "break" the website? If it is designed properly, there should be no way it could be "broken".

    Also, most sites now require online registration and allow people to manage their own accounts.

    What's the website? **Nevermind ... I found it.** It doesn't look like it would be easily "broken" and it looks like the only place that members have access to, which the public does not, is the photo gallery.


    M in Oz

  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,087 Member
    NYKAREN~ thanks that sounds great.. between all my dads stuff, and all the junk mail, and my mail it does get ovrewhelming
    have to call the Drs office today have my nephrologist sending info to my GP but want to understand about the abnormal blood work.. and find out what is going on..
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,595 Member
    Another busy day.

    Meeting with Rehab regarding my husband.
    3 km run to get the legs moving.
    Meetings all afternoon at work.

    The first time I ate was about 12:50 pm when I was able to grab a quick snack between my run and my next meeting. Didn't get lunch till 2 pm. I had about 2 min to gulp it down before my next meeting.

    But it was a productive day. We were able to resolve some communication and other issues at Rehab. And in my last meeting of the day, I re-learned Dynamic SQL!! That was a bit of fun. :)


    Machka in Oz
  • KJLaMore
    KJLaMore Posts: 2,847 Member
    Good morning all! Happy Thursday! It was raining this morning when I woke up, which made it SO hard to get out of bed! But here I am, coffee by my side, a load of laundry in the wash and chatting with you lovely ladies. If the rain continues, the kids and I will have to do some "action songplay". Songs that get you moving like, The Bone Song (Dem Bones), Wheels on the Bus, Baby Shark, The Hokey Pokey (which is still the BEST song to teach the kids left from right), Head, Shoulders, KNees and Toes, etc., etc..
    Yesterday we walked around the big block (it is about 4 1/2 miles square). We do this walk about once a week. The kids like it because all summer we have been watching excavators, back hoes, bull dozers, etc working on the side of the road, building a new bike path. Well, yesterday we were able to walk ON the bike path for about 90% of our walk! Yea! The kids were very excited (as was I)! There was someone there with a camera taking video of the progress and they recorded us walking and talking and we stopped and talked to them. We are hoping they will be able to finish the last bit of bike path this week, because it will connect to another bike path that we use often and will give us a bit longer of a stretch to walk! The kids really love our walks. We used to really crawl along when they were new walkers, but now we go at a good clip with the kids, quite often, doing sprints ahead of me. They are good, stay on the bike path, and move out of the way for others.
    Marcelyn- Omigoodness! Of course we remember you! Very talented potter, seamstress, grandmother of 13almost14, active 50+ friend! Sorry to hear you have been having some health issues! Hope you are on the mend! <3 My daughter in the DFW area is also tired of the high temps. She has a busy 1 1/2 year old boy that stands by the window and yells to go outside. So hot!
    Karen VA- Love the pictures of the babes. So...Olivia is the one with baby brother Phoenix? Do you also have a Mia? I know Janet has a Mia...
    Allie- I am so glad you are fitting in time for yourself and your friends into your busy schedule of taking care of everyone else! <3
    Lisa- Hugs as you travel home! Home. I bet that draws a nice deep breath from you!
    Sharon- I got all excited when you said you were at Great Wolf Lodge! We have one in Michigan. I had no idea that it was a franchise!

    Peace,strength and energy to all that need it! Sending those, because that is what I feel I need and figure maybe some one else does, too! ttfn xoxoxo KJ (Kelly)
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,087 Member
    KJ - don't know if your on Facebook. But did you see that British couple do the baby shark song? Oh Lord hysterical.....look it up....the wife makes the poor husband dance outside the car....
    I'm enjoying quiet time with Alfie until I have to go take care of pups and FIL..today would have been our 21st anniversary...my my how times have changed.
  • margaretturk
    margaretturk Posts: 5,253 Member
    :heart:
  • bizygal
    bizygal Posts: 4 Member
    I’m joining this group to help me stay on track. I exercise almost every day but need to track what I eat. So, that’s my goal for the rest of September. Just track it!
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,249 Member
    KetoneKaren wrote: »
    Pip I gave you the "Woo". >:)>:)>:)

    Is that good or bad
  • SophieRosieMom
    SophieRosieMom Posts: 3,647 Member
    Margaret - I forgot to comment on your monarch butterfly! <3 Have you hatched one before? I recall finding a chrysalis when I was a kid in Northern Indiana and there were plenty of monarchs. Fireflies too! And zinnia is one of my favorite flowers! Thank you for sharing!

    Rye - thank you for checking about intermittent fasting for folks over 70 and your weight lifting strategy. I did find a fairly good website for all over senior health and fitness: https://www.silversneakers.com/blog/ I checked Mosley and couldn't find anything directly addressing an age where fasting shouldn't be done. Here's one of his his websites: https://thebloodsugardiet.com I plugged in age 75 just for kicks which said I could use the 5:2 fasting mimicking approach (5 days regular eating via Mediterranean guidelines, 2 days non consecutive eating reduced calories). Perhaps a 5 day water fast would be too stressful for an older person though, or eating restricted calories for weeks or months.

    Meg - sorry to hear about your FIL. Hope your DH is doing OK with the news.

    KJ - what?? You took the munchkins on a 4 1/2 mile walk? Did they nap for hours then? I feel like a wimp now, lol.

    Marcelyn - I also remember you teaching your granddaughters how to sew. You are a gal with many skills - hope you'll pop in more often!

    Allie - glad to hear about offers on the house. The sooner it's wrapped up the better. And good luck with the blood tests. Tony Bennett? WOW!! He's not quite Elvis but he'll do, lol. Seriously, he'll be great. Yes, go it alone if no one wants to go along, bet you'll have a great time.

    Wizzywig     - your sweet dog sounds like so much fun. Pip will be glad to give you the boot I'm sure if you need a kickstart, lol. That right there keeps me in line. B)

    Have a great Thursday ladies!

    Lanette
    Still dark in SW WA State
  • janetr7476
    janetr7476 Posts: 4,001 Member
    KJ (Kelly)

    Karen VA- Love the pictures of the babes. So...Olivia is the one with baby brother Phoenix? Do you also have a Mia? I know Janet has a Mia...

    Karen in VA and I have an Olivia in common. I have a four year old granddaughter, Olivia. My great -granddaughter Mia, and Karen's Olivia are very close in age, as are her Phoenix and my Layla.

    Lots of beautiful babies here on our thread. Love all the pictures

    Janetr OKC
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,194 Member
    :) What helped me with decluttering was to read a lot on the subject so I would be encouraged and inspired. The Minimalists have a weekly podcast and an almost daily video on YouTube.. There are many blogs and books about minimalism and decluttering and similar subjects. Just like it helps us to stay on the healthy path by reading this thread and books about health, it will help anyone who wants to get rid of stuff to read inspirational stuff on that subject.
  • jazzypdx
    jazzypdx Posts: 178 Member
    Welcome newbies and hello inspiring friends. Hugs to all and may many blessings find you. I'm still waiting for an answer on the new job, stress eating almost out of control but with lots of fresh fruit and veggies available carbs/sugar are taking the hit. Florence shut down the HR division...delays delays Argh. I had hoped to be training by now. I'm safe in my home with all that I need - food, water, transportation, no troubles - need to buck up and quit stressing.Prayers for all of those dealing with serious issues.
    We have had sunny skies again for a few days - sitting in the garden letting the crisp air clear my head.

    F/ 57/ 5'6" Start 7/1 @ 187
    9/19. @180.2

    Goals -make better choices, keep busy and stay present ~ jazzypdx
  • 1948Peachy
    1948Peachy Posts: 1,511 Member
    Alison ~ You must have the best friends. Tickets to a concert and hotel stay and dinner out. I am sure it is because you have been there so many times for them and you deserve it. :)

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