WOMEN AGES 50 + FOR JANUARY 2019

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  • margaretturk
    margaretturk Posts: 5,253 Member
    Last day of super cold. We had four days of no school. Never had that many days off. We will be in the thirties by Saturday a 70 degree swing.

    :heart: Margaret
  • Graceandmiracles
    Graceandmiracles Posts: 22 Member
    Because of the cat I was up too early and feel poopy. I must be cautious and stay on guard or I’ll overeat. Just finished cup of water and cup of organic yogurt and a serving of baby carrots and more sweetened iced coffee than normal. Did get workout done. 817 calories remaining. I’ve been at 1000 calories plus exercise so about 1200 and having trouble losing. I’m 5 foot two, 123.8lbs, with small frame and it’s just too hard for me to lose weight above 900 calories. Charts say I should be 107-140. I’d like to be 115-118 but not sure that’s realistic. Thoughts?

    Thanks for the e-support about the move. My husband was replaced with an alien last night as he came home from work cheerful and was talkative and friendly to the real estate agent. I asked no questions! This morning was another story.....new cat(stray)keeps waking us up at wee hours of the morning for food. Husbands had it and is threatening the animal shelter. So I ordered an automatic feeder and will set for a couple times during the night. Normally I’d throw her outside when she does that but it’s below zero so not happening. Supposedly she will get used to the feeder and learn to know when food is coming. Praying.
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,249 Member
    barbiecat wrote: »
    :'( Yesterday I got hit with the "bug" that Jake had on Sunday. I walked the dogs for two hours in the morning, showered, rode the exercise bike for awhile and was suddenly sleepy and nauseous. I threw up my breakfast and spent the rest of the day sleeping and getting up to throw up again. I am slightly better today. Now I'm going back to bed.

    take care of yourself
  • OregonMother
    OregonMother Posts: 1,664 Member
    Graceandmiracles wrote: »
    Because of the cat I was up too early and feel poopy. I must be cautious and stay on guard or I’ll overeat. Just finished cup of water and cup of organic yogurt and a serving of baby carrots and more sweetened iced coffee than normal. Did get workout done. 817 calories remaining. I’ve been at 1000 calories plus exercise so about 1200 and having trouble losing. I’m 5 foot two, 123.8lbs, with small frame and it’s just too hard for me to lose weight above 900 calories. Charts say I should be 107-140. I’d like to be 115-118 but not sure that’s realistic. Thoughts?

    Thanks for the e-support about the move. My husband was replaced with an alien last night as he came home from work cheerful and was talkative and friendly to the real estate agent. I asked no questions! This morning was another story.....new cat(stray)keeps waking us up at wee hours of the morning for food. Husbands had it and is threatening the animal shelter. So I ordered an automatic feeder and will set for a couple times during the night. Normally I’d throw her outside when she does that but it’s below zero so not happening. Supposedly she will get used to the feeder and learn to know when food is coming. Praying.

    Yes. We have a feeder for our cat, and she does anticipate when it will come on.

    Once we get near our goal weight, it can be really tough to lose. It could take a long while still. Sorry

    Felicia
    Willamette Valley, Oregon
  • coastalgosgal
    coastalgosgal Posts: 2,900 Member
    Dear Lanette, thank you, I am happy for my loss as well.👍. My middle son and DID are doing well! She's expecting in May, so this next weekend they are flying down to Vacaville, California where her parents still reside. They are going to have a baby shower there. I received an invite, but with traveling and $, my son understands we can't attend. I get worried sometimes, with those two living in the heart of the measles outbreak down there! But they're both vaccinated so my son says its fine. Hopefully by May the authorities can get a handle on the Vancouver area!
    Oh saw in the Seattle Times, that Oak Harbor ranks #2 as safest city in Washington! Yay! You need to look up your city for *kitten* and giggles!
    Have a great day!
    💗Rebecca
    Whidbey island
    Washington
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    (((Grace))) You are a good daughter. I suspect things will work out well in the long run, but right now it is a big ball of stress. I hope you’re able to get a healthy amount of rest as you go through the steps. Fatigue and stress combined are a recipe for trouble. :flowerforyou:

    Rita: Good news on your predicted longevity. You must be doing something right! :wink:

    Machka: Sending good wishes for your MRI results. Whatever they show will help you to make better personal health decisions. :heart:

    Kim: I like your advice about keeping passwords off of our computers. You are a wise woman. :star:

    Sue in WA: HAPPY BIRTHDAY! :flowerforyou:

    Machka: I know you are used to a higher level of activity, so this change of pace might make you feel cheated. Taking care of yourself now and getting a good amount of rest may turn out to be a good strategy and help you return to your active lifestyle sooner. :heart:

    Barbie: I’m so sorry that you caught Jake’s bug. I hope you are feeling better soon. :heart:

    Heather: Do you have a vaporizer? It is something we’ve always had around and really helps when we’re congested. Boiling water as you would for tea would also be helpful. :flowerforyou:



    Sending warm thoughts for everyone in extreme freezing temperatures. We’ve been lucky so far. Our lowest predicted temperature is 24F on Monday. That makes us very lucky. Our adult children both live in cold temperatures right now. My daughter in IL stayed home from work. It was a wise choice.


    Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon
  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,303 Member
    Thanks for all the KUDOS! But I’m not done yet! Feb. docs; mamo next week, blood work for thyroid Med check, stress test, then review of all of this with my PC. Phew!!!
    Hope I’m done after that!

    Meanwhile I’m sitting at cardio with DH for him to be checked. We will see what that brings!

    Yesterday brought Wicket (youngest shi-tzu) to doc and Chewy (12 year old) to get. Chewy for thyroid recheck: Wicket for yearly and books work b/c she is not acting normal. Found out Wicket had two infected teeth with one loose. So she had to stay all day. They ended up pulling two teeth and find out results of both dogs blood work today.

    Doctors 3 days this week!!!

    RV Rita
  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,303 Member
    Ps... breakfast today was Bulletproof Coffee. The recipe sounds gross but I add Stevia and it tastes pretty good!

    Rita
  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,303 Member
    Bulletproof Coffee:
    Ingredients
    1 cup hot coffee freshley brewed
    2 tbsp unsalted butter
    1 tbsp MCT oil or coconut oil
  • teklawa1
    teklawa1 Posts: 678 Member
    Sue, happy birthday and I'm thinking of you as you and your husband deal with his illness. It's rough.
    Karen, in NY... a happy birthday to you also.

    Allie and Rebecca,,,,wow on your weight loss. I'm amazed at you both and so many others who are successful with their weight programs.

    Hope people dealing with illness and injury see better times....and feeling for people in the extreme weather happening is so many places.

    Wishing everyone a good end to January. Hard to believe today is the last day of January. I did keep up with my exercise and food journal....both big successes for me. No weight loss but will work on that in February and I didn't gain so I'm happy.

    Betsy in NW Washington
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,249 Member
    For all u Washington peeps, kirby and I r doing the viaduct run in Seattle this Saturday before it opens up to traffic. Supposed to b around 25k people doing it. They r letting people start in stages, corrals they call it, we r in corral #5.

    Oh it’s supposed to snow Sunday and Monday, yeayyyyyy
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,087 Member
    afternoon and late morning and evening ladies~
    Oh Barbie~ all I can say is YUCK!! feel better soon..
    I have been sneezing all day and bought some lemon and echinacea tea having a cup now...
    got my hair did... a tad darker brown without red in it, and yes we will grow it out will probably take till july or longer, but thats ok...she has been my friend for years and love her so...
    Mary~ thanks honey I am sure trying hard, I cant compare to some people that have lost 15-20 lbs in a month,im doing what I need to do and feel so much better...
    Pip~ good luck to you and Kirby I admire your fitness level both of you,,
    If I could figure out how to post darn pictures from my phone I would post of picture of Alfie, he rolled around on my bed and had static cling his ear hair is flyin all over. if some of you are friends with me on Facebook I posted it there lol, crazy dog... ,have laundry going and the dishwasher going.. and might try and bake some Keto bread.. wish me luck with that..
  • bwcetc
    bwcetc Posts: 2,826 Member
    Sharon near Seattle ... I have the greatest respect for truck drivers in the winter! Can't imagine it. During what turned out to be an official blizzard in Buffalo, they directed trucks off of the thruways onto secondary roads and sure enough ... those trucks were jack-knifed all over the place. Not sure it was such a good idea.

    Come to find out that I was driving during the absolute worst part of the storm when they actually called in the plow trucks (which are huge in Buffalo) because they couldn't even see their own plows. Today is windy but the sun is shining. As we still had travel bans this morning, both my husband and I stayed home from work and decided to work at clearing snow.

    Barbie, Heather and everyone else dealing with the crud ... get well soon!

    Kylia ... great news that Aubrey continues to improve. It's an exciting day when the grandparents can finally hold their grandchild!

    It has been a good month for me with my health goals. Will update tomorrow!

    Beth near Buffalo



  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,087 Member
    edited January 2019
    thanks Carol.... isn't he a hoot? he is a banana head that's for sure
  • OregonMother
    OregonMother Posts: 1,664 Member
    grandmallie wrote: »
    Mary~ thanks honey I am sure trying hard, I cant compare to some people that have lost 15-20 lbs in a month,im doing what I need to do and feel so much better...

    People our size can't compare to others. (Well, really. None of us should compare our progress to anyone else, irrespective of size.) We just need to do what is right for us and be happy losing what we can knowing that we have done what is safe for us. You are doing such a great job.

    Felicia
    Willamette Valley, Oregon
  • SophieRosieMom
    SophieRosieMom Posts: 3,647 Member
    Graceandmiracles wrote: »
    Because of the cat I was up too early and feel poopy. I must be cautious and stay on guard or I’ll overeat. Just finished cup of water and cup of organic yogurt and a serving of baby carrots and more sweetened iced coffee than normal. Did get workout done. 817 calories remaining. I’ve been at 1000 calories plus exercise so about 1200 and having trouble losing. I’m 5 foot two, 123.8lbs, with small frame and it’s just too hard for me to lose weight above 900 calories. Charts say I should be 107-140. I’d like to be 115-118 but not sure that’s realistic. Thoughts?

    Grace - hope your kitty settles down! Glad your DH is coming around with the move. Great ideas about finding him something to remodel at your next place. B)

    Regarding your weight, I can't recall if you mentioned your age or if you are thru menopause. Several of us in our mid to upper 60's and above are having problems with osteopenia & osteoporosis and have decided it's OK to be at the upper range of the suggested BMI or perhaps a few more pounds over.

    Body fat produces estrogen which protects our bones. Plus gives us a reserve if we become ill and cannot eat for a few days or need to be hospitalized. Of course, there are medications which can protect bones that some of us still must take.

    I'm satisfied at 160 now vs. 145, which was my goal of 30 years ago. I'm one of the lucky tall ones, was 5' 9", now shrunken to 5' 8 1/2". Seven years ago, I weighed 180 and there was a period in my life I was nearly 200, so letting go of the 145 lb goal has been quite freeing.

    Bottom line, your current BMI is around 22.7, and there's nothing wrong with that. But you are the best judge if you are comfortable there or if you have some extra few pounds are in the "wrong places". B)

    The gals here in this group got me started on weight lifting which has really helped me tone up and increase my metabolism.

    Hope this helps.

    Lanette
    SW WA State

  • KJLaMore
    KJLaMore Posts: 2,847 Member
    Hmmm...Rita- is there a purpose for Bulletproof coffee? Looking at those ingredients, I would say it is to "clean you out". Just curious.
    Barbie- Ugh! Hope you feel better soon! Glad Jake is beginning to feel better so he can help you a bit.
    Kylia- Wonderful news on baby Aubrey!
    Immune systems- Because I have been chasing snot monsters for the past 24 years my immune system is really strong. I hardly ever get sick and if I do, it doesn't linger. I do not get the flu shot. My house does get a thorough wipe down with disinfectant every day. Tim has a poor, and now compromised (due to meds) immune system and so he tends to get everything. We have just started him taking Sambucol to give him a boost. He takes it for three days and then stops for a while, until he feels run down again. It seems to work really well. He gets the flu shot and pneumonia shot. Many articles have been written about children's immune systems. To all of those with grandbabies: The sooner they are exposed to different environments and people, it makes their immune system stronger. Science has shown that children will be their sickest (more frequently sick) as soon as they get into daycare/classroom type settings. So if your kid is home the first four years of his life with a SAHM, those kids will be sick a lot the first couple years of school. IF you send your baby to daycare from infancy, those first couple years of his/her life will they will be sick a lot. As they get older, their bodies learn how to handle each illness better and their immune systems grow stronger. IF you have a child with asthma, allergies or auto immune diseases, they would be the exception to this rule. While they may make their immune system a little stronger; it most likely will never be a strong system and they will always need to take flu shots and other vaccines, vitamins/meds to boost it up a bit.

    Last night I ended up not having any of my evening kids either! EVERYTHING closed down and my parents all stayed home with their kiddos. I did have one mom ask if I could take her kiddo tonight (not a scheduled night) and I told her I made other plans. I didn't. I just want the night to myself. Even after having yesterday (that one glorious day/night) off. I really enjoyed my time yesterday. I think because I didn't plan to have it off, I didn't make a to do list or fill my time with things that I felt I should be doing. I just cleaned, etc until lunchtime and then farted around and watched a couple of movies. I did go out and play in the snow and challenged (via video) my snow hating friend to go out and play and embrace her inner snow bunny. My hubby filmed it and thinks I am nuts. lol (I personally think that is what attracted him to me).

    Well, baby is awake. ttfn xoxoxo KJ (Kelly)
  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,303 Member
    Today’s low carb Arby’s Arby melt no bun.
    Total carb, 12
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  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,303 Member
    KJ bulletproof coffee fills me up and is a quick breakfast. Lucky for me, it doesn’t clean me out!

    RV Rita
  • GodMomKim
    GodMomKim Posts: 3,703 Member
    :)
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,087 Member
    Just whipped up some cauliflower mac and cheese in a bacon bowl... used jumbo muffin tins,will see how they are when they cool
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    edited January 2019
    Tracey in Edmonton: HAPPY MFP ANNIVRSARY! :bigsmile:

    Pip: I am happy to hear that you and Kirby plan to do the viaduct run in Seattle. I hope for reasonable weather and for you two to enjoy yourselves. :star:

    Allie and Felicia: I agree absolutely with this post from Felicia, “People our size can't compare to others. (Well, really. None of us should compare our progress to anyone else, irrespective of size.) We just need to do what is right for us and be happy losing what we can knowing that we have done what is safe for us. You are doing such a great job.”
    You are both doing so well. I’m happy for your successes along with you both.


    I’m home from yoga and a trip to the vet with the dog. The dog has a cyst on his backside and they’re sending goo from it off to a lab for a biopsy. I have already called the groomer and let her know our appreciation for her sharp observations. The vet didn’t seem concerned about the cyst, but she wanted a lab to confirm that there was no cancer or other problems.

    Have a great day!

    Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon
  • LisaInAR
    LisaInAR Posts: 2,020 Member
    ;)
  • csofled
    csofled Posts: 3,022 Member
    :)
  • trucker743
    trucker743 Posts: 394 Member
    edited January 2019
    Lisa, spraying Lysol on hubs hit my funny bone. In the summer when it is actually hot here (think Upper 80s to low 90s, although it has gotten hotter.) Allan and I used to each have a water bottle for misting by our chairs. One time he set his on squirt. I immediately squirted him back. Unspoken rules were “No water on reading material and none in face.” And it was off and running for the rest of the hot spell. Allan was about 80 at the time, but I saw the gleefully mischievous 8-YO his mom had talked about. Never mind that I was 66 and just as bad!

    Machka! I hope you stay off that hip as much as possible until they decide just what the problem is! You’re so strong-minded, and I’ll bet that’s what got you through the last of that marathon. You can put that to work now to be just as willful in doing what’s right to heal.

    Barbara AHMOD, you have no idea how much I enjoy your candid and life revealing posts.

    I’ve hit a plateau for the last several days, but am still down over 17# from my day of surgery weight. Hard to believe that was only 4 weeks ago.

    I can’t imagine that my mushroom-like hips will ever go down, but I’m willing to wait and see. More pictures coming when I can find someone to “shoot” me and am wearing clothes.

    I believe I’ve finally turned a corner with my older cat! She just adores making biscuits on my leg, my tummy, my arm, my boob! BUT she’s a real super battle fury when it comes to nail cutting. I have the correct cutter, but you need to control the cat, get the nail positioned right, hold it there and cut. Usually somewhere in the middle of these proceedings she’d shoot out of my grip like a bazooka. There is, however, a magic word! “Nummies, Goldie! Nummies!” After every nail for now. She’ll let me get one paw with treats after every toe, then it’s no deal until she gets hungry again. Best luck I’ve had with her ever. Maybe I will cease looking as if I’ve been assaulted by a cheese grater someday.

    Sharon Near Seattle With Battle Scars

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