WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR SEPTEMBER 2019

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  • Rho97070
    Rho97070 Posts: 84 Member
    Reinventing Rhonda - Day 22
    I came under fat and sugar limits for yesterday, but also fiber. I had been trying to keep protein up as it helps curb appetite but have beginning to (sorely) feel that I need to increase fiber rather substantially. With that in mind, I picked up chia and flax seeds from the store last evening and will be incorporating them into my diet.

    Anybody else have difficulty keeping fiber count up? How do you handle it?

    Mindless eating When stressed or bored, my tendency is to eat comfort foods and eat larger portions than my body needs. Heather and SuziQ Your discipline in planning meals and eating at certain times of the day is inspiring. I'm famished when I first wake up and know my body works best if I feed it a healthy breakfast. My not so tiny sub-aims for this week are (1) to eat breakfast every morning at roughly the same time and (2) have lunch items arranged in the fridge after breakfast is done and (3) to plan dinners.

    Cheri My mother was named after my maternal great-grand-mother of the same name who was French. But I got a real kick out of how you were named!!!!! Most of my very large extended family on my mother's side had worked/work in the marine industry in San Pedro harbor. Our family spent a lot of time there, sailing and water-skiing in addition to working there, and I remember that tugboat being docked by the shore. I may even have a home video clip with it in. I'm the keeper of both sides of my family's genealogical info and artifacts. After I'm done with my garage clean up project, my plan is to review the multitude of home movies and videos during the wet winter months. If I come across something with Cheryl Ann, I'll figure a way to get a clip of it to you :)

    Heather in UK I lived in Europe for a few years, but never got to Scandinavia. I wish I had, as it's so beautiful and rich in history. Not a lot of cruises provide much shore time. It's great that you'll be able to get off the ship and do some exploring. You're going to have a fab time - can't wait to hear of your adventures and see some photos :smiley:
    ginnytez wrote: »
    Rho – like your story about BF organizing and cleaning. I would view it that your plan was not meant to be that day, but you supported his efforts, so it was a win! I would credit him for trying.

    I'm very organized when it comes to keeping things tidy and I plan cleaning jobs regularly. But you know, sometimes one misses something . . . Soon after my BF and began living together he would comment that I had missed this-or-that and how he had taken care of whatever it was. I felt criticized and insulted, initially, but came to learn that he's OCD about some cleaning tasks and that cleaning for him is a form of stress relief. My BF is completely different than my former two ex's. We feel very fortunate that we've found each other. We lavish each other with gratitude for the good points (and not make a big deal out of the not so ideal points we each have). <3:smile: <3

    Congrats on getting your weight down, Ginny. If you could name the most primary thing that has helped you succeed, what would that be?


    Hope everyone is making today a magical Monday!
    <3 Rho

  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,367 Member
    Lllll
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,797 Member
    Beth - he doesn't mention my hunger! >:):o;)

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
  • csofled
    csofled Posts: 3,022 Member
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  • JRsLateInLifeMom
    JRsLateInLifeMom Posts: 2,275 Member
    Lol 😂 darn things not letting me read 4 pages I missed oh well skip to my loo my darling.

    Update on the Crud (illness) - Baby JR sounds way better caught it early still running the humidifier at naps for a few minutes. No more meds needed for us both but still near night or early morning mucus fight thinking this is allergies that’s left but treating it like a cold just in case.

    Eating a Sam’s Club prepared meal hubby bought didn’t say calories on the tin but when I scanned it there was all the deli info already on this site just scan the bar codes! Hubby will eat half me too (lunch y dinner ) giving JR a serving he needs to get over pickiness start eating what we eat theirs noodles 🍝 today y on the side marinara chicken (noodles I know he can eat has once or twice before just stubbornness) . So told him NO cookies 🍪 eat your yummies their healthy first. So he takes his fork 🍴 puts a noodle on makes yummy noises as he tosses it by his leg 🦵. Yeah good try kid but no cigar! Sticking with it 2 1/2+ need to eat what everyone else does that’s life. Sure if hubby finds out he’ll buy pizza 🍕 so not saying a word he can munch off Daddy plate later if he’s still stubborn.He did eat breakfast 🥞 so it’s just lunch y dinner 🥘 that’s a fight we all know kid breakfast aren’t that healthy now of days! Got him to eat some cashew milk unsweetened on some cereal 🥣 yesterday a new think he’s used to almond milk unsweetened (25 y 30cal each). Cereal 🥣 fiber special K not starting those sugar cereals. He loves water me too luckily at least theirs a ton of ways to flavor water 💦...lemon,sweetener,fruits, crystal light powders,Gatorade powder,etc etc. Trying to get JR to try new things so he can eat at restaurants to family events or with us with less trouble cause Thanksgiving he has to eat what’s offered! Turkey or ham. Spicy 🌶 jalapeño stuffing to wheat rolls y more. Regular stuffing to pies 🥧. He’ll learn to eat some at least to appease adults lol 😂 like we all did...of course if you told me I could like off cinnamon rolls to donuts with some tacos 🌮 from fast food joints I’d never eat healthy again lol 😆. Yesterday was Sushi 🍣 (me only JR had pancakes 🥞 homemade) with Apple 🍎 slices,spinach leaves,y strawberries 🍓 so yummy healthy with water y crystal light 5cal tea water downed to fill the glass up of course.

    Amber Tx

    Previously 195
    Now 156
  • Vickil57
    Vickil57 Posts: 1,894 Member
    Rori--Good news about DB and the job. Pray things work out with DH and the hearing aids. I want my DH to go get his checked, but insurance will not pay and he is being a pain about it.

    Machka--Glad you got it all worked out and didn't yell. You are handling so much with grace. Sending hugs and prayers.

    Heather--very nice picture and the red dress looks nice. Heather I love the look on your face with the cake. Looks like a great time for everyone. Good picture of you and your sons. You all have the same smile.

    Well the weekend flew by. I worked half day on Saturday and Sunday we went motorcycle riding with DS and DDIL on their bike, DH rode his and DGD rode with me. It was a nice relaxing day. But I was told I pulled in front of a semi to close and when I think about it, I think I did so will have to work on that.
    Blessings, Vicki GI NE <3
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,156 Member
    edited September 2019
    Two photos from our Dance Teacher’s birthday lunch and tea dance today. They hired the ballroom of a very upmarket hotel. Fabulous day!
    Waiting for the party to start:

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    Me and my honey:
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    I have read posts but am too ‘tired’ to remember who said what. 😂

    ☘️Terri
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,797 Member
    Love the outfit, Terri! <3 Looks like a grand occasion.

    Heather UK xxxxxxxx
  • 1948Peachy
    1948Peachy Posts: 1,511 Member
    Terri ~ You look great! :)
  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,557 Member
    Did one segment of a 10MS Butt Lift DVD. Since I need to leave early tomorrow, the plan is to do Michele Dozois Peak Fit DVD.

    After exercise, I stopped at the Salvation Army (where I didn’t buy anything, but you never know what they’ll have), bought bread for Vince, then ran into Aldi. Boy, did I have to go to the bathroom! We need to leave for bowling early since Vince needs to go to the post office before bowling and we need to be there early today. Tonight ceramics and then mahjongg.

    Tomorrow I go for my mammo, dexa, then volunteer at the Green Room, then some ladies from Newcomers are meeting to see Downton Abbey. I’ll be glad when the day is thru…lol

    SuzyQ – one thing I’ve found when we’re in FL, it seems that the handrail going into the pool never gets hot, even with the strong sun down there. It’s not like it’s coated in anything special. Is that the way it is for all the pools in FL? If so, is it a special kind of handrail?

    Anne DE – praying for your uncle

    barbie – Vince keeps the light on in the laundry room for the cats where their food is, even tho they can see better in the dark than we can….lol

    Rita – do you know if the Area 51 festival is going to be an annual thing?

    Betsy – welcome back

    Michele in NC
  • drkatiebug
    drkatiebug Posts: 1,982 Member
    Terri, fantastic pictures. You look so elegant!

    Tried my hand at strawberry chia pudding. Pretty good stuff.

    Great workout today, 3 sets of 12 each of chest press three ways, flies, and overhead tricep. I used 15 lb dumbbells for most, 8 lbs for the flies, and 10 lbs for the backwards chest press. Also did 15 minutes of abs.
    just trying this to see if I could do it.

  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    edited September 2019
    Betsy in NW WA: Welcome back from Alaska. I hope you had a grand adventure. :star:

    Beth near Buffalo: Thank you for sharing the 5 types of hunger. My DH often asks what I’m hungry for. I usually say protein. My food choices are more diverse than that, but protein is usually at the top of my wish list. :flowerforyou:

    Terri: You look wonderful, sleek and sophisticated. Nice! :bigsmile:

    Allie: I had my gallbladder removed several years ago due to a diagnosis of gall stones. They were very painful and the pain happened most often at night. The surgery was a welcome relief, but it turned out that I had only one gallstone and it was large—at least the size of a robin’s egg. I’ve been told that most gallstones are small and there can be many. If this is a gallbladder problem, you likely need medical intervention. At least get a check-up. Rest well. :heart:

    Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon
  • SuziQ113
    SuziQ113 Posts: 1,520 Member
    Annie that's great news!
  • coastalgosgal
    coastalgosgal Posts: 2,900 Member
    Katla49 wrote: »
    Heather: Enjoy your cruise. Thank you for sharing the wonderful photos of your sons. :smiley: I like your list of nine things to give up in order to be happy. The inner peace message is wonderful, too.

    Pip: Happy to hear that Bob Seeger can still sing. You’re lucky to get to see the concert. :smiley:

    Rebecca: I look at your husband’s scar in the photo and see courage and survival for both of you. I’m so happy that he is doing well. :heart:

    Rho: Keep us in the loop regarding the service dog in Portland who is looking for a new home. I have one or two friends who might be interested. Can you PM me with contact information?


    Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon

    Me too. My husband's strength amazes me every day.💖
  • csofled
    csofled Posts: 3,022 Member
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  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,367 Member
    stats for the day:

    no wahoo - just apple watch


    bike ride hm 2 gym, windy- 7.05min, 13.3amph, 1.57mi= 57c
    0 RUNNER- 45min, 9.58min mi, lvl5, 9h, 112c, 40l, 4.54mi= 251c
    bike ride gym 2 dome, windy- 5.02min, 17.9amph, 1.50mi= 41c
    bike ride puy 2 sumn station, windy- 14.27min, 12.7amph, 3.06mi= 145c
    jog sta 2 wrk, windy- 5.09min, 9.44min mi, .52mi= 64c
    jog wrk 2 sta- 4,31min, 10.10min mi, .44mi= 53c
    bike ride dome 2 hm- 16.04min, 9.7amph, 2.58mi= 157c

    total 768cal
  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,557 Member
    Allie – feel better soon

    Annie DE – wonderful!

    This afternoon after bowling, my stomach felt distended. Then, when I was driving to mahjongg, I got such a cramp in my stomach. Still a little cramp but nothing like before. I had some yogurt, crackers and a chocolate bran muffin (probably not the best choice).

    Tomorrow…dexa, mammo, volunteer, movies

    Michele in NC
  • trucker743
    trucker743 Posts: 394 Member
    Tracey, see if the dentist will use the type of Novacain they give heart patients. I had that when I was having a short term arrhythmia problem, Ian’s i was suddenly able to relax and let go of my fear. I reacted a bit when I had a twinge or two, but my heart didn’t keep on racing every time something elevated it. I ask for it every time now. Going to the dentist has become a different experience!

    Sharon NearSeattle
  • GodMomKim
    GodMomKim Posts: 3,711 Member

    Hi Gals,

    Lisa – glad to hear what the out come of the job up and down, I remembered the stress about the change of supervisor and had not heard an update. I do believe that having options allows us to have the “freedom” to step back and view the situation more objectively.

    The new mud room is fab!

    Rho – glad to hear you mention fiber and protein, as staying within calories is easier for me when I am at or above the MFP recommended fiber. I get it from veggies, I have chosen not to add protein or fiber supplements, but to use foods in the least processed version I can. It helps that I am a 3-4 day a week vegetarian, so I get a lot of beans (high in fiber).

    Rita – hang in there ! tummy issues can steal your get up and go very quickly, and it’s been very hot there.

    Lanette – just a thought my vacuum had a similar problem to yours I took it to the vacuum repair guy in my town and for $12 he repaired it… while I waited, it needed a new belt.

    Annie – great news!

    Heather – all the pictures are great! Red looks fab on you.

    Kim from N. California
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