WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR FEBRUARY 2020

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  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,412 Member
    Pip Hope you have a speedy recovery!

    Michele I, too, am of the opinion that you don't need an accountability group. You are one of the most disciplined exercisers I know, and you're very conscientious about what you eat. And like you said, you'd hate to show someone up!

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    Karen in Virginia
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,710 Member
    Tere - love the spinach story! :D:p My DH is the exact opposite of most men - he HAS to have a heap of green veggies with every meal. I love them too, but sometimes it feels a bit weird with pasta. No, I still have to deliver a heap of broccoli or something. I adore spinach and can never have enough! Another veg I can never get enough of is asparagus.
    DH would have cabbage or broccoli with everything.

    We have offered to have one of the kids on Sunday afternoon. It should be Bea's turn by rights. Waiting for an answer. It always cheers DH up no end.

    More horrible weather expected this weekend. My brother texted me to say he is coming to see us when the weather improves. ;) It does make you feel a bit disinclined to do much. I managed 380 bonus calories this afternoon on the rower and bike, but I've made a good job of eating them back. >:) I did lose a pound last week, so I'm pleased. Just need to keep it up. A pound a week is doable, even at my level of feasting.

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx

  • OregonMother
    OregonMother Posts: 1,664 Member
    Snowflake1968 wrote: »

    Allie -
    I carted my adult daughter around for a while before she got her car, it’s frustrating but to me it’s what family does for each other. I bet Dan is very grateful you are close and able to help.

    Tracey in Edmonton

    Tracey -- I am so happy you said this. I would do this for my children, as well, if they needed it, and I was available. And we live across the street from a bus stop. My husband, before both sons had a car, would get so annoyed and complain that they should just take the bus or walk. But it could take them 45 minutes or more to get somewhere that I could take them in 10 minutes. It takes little effort on my part and shows support for whatever it is they are doing.

    So, no questions from me, Allie. I understand completely, I think. (Assuming you have the same motivations I have for doing such things.)

    Flea
    Willamette Valley, Oregon
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    edited February 2020
    Felicia— the devil in me is suggesting chopsticks for “diversity day.” As far as I know, I just made “diversity day” up, but I think it could be fun. (No forks or spoons allowed.😈
  • 1948Peachy
    1948Peachy Posts: 1,511 Member
    Allie ~ I think that is a wise decision. God will be with you! <3
  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,412 Member
    Machka I meant to ask you why you stay away from turmeric? Is it because of turmeric's potential effect on blood clotting or something else?
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,037 Member
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  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,037 Member
    edited February 2020
    February Goals Update Couldn’t find where I posted goals at the beginning of the month. These are what I have been working with.
    Daily Goals
    Food: log All food and drink; stay under goal; balance macros/micros; Hydrate adequately; NLNS!!!
    Managed these for the majority of the month.
    Exercise: Knee Physio; 7,500+ Steps daily; 30 + minutes intentional exercise
    Mostly achieved
    Other: Daily Mindfulness Practice/Meditation; Practice Self-care; Positively reframe thoughts; Live! Love! Learn!; 15 mins Daily Declutter session; keep up to date with chores
    Still working on the decluttering. It’s an ongoing process.
  • JRsLateInLifeMom
    JRsLateInLifeMom Posts: 2,275 Member
    Carol- happens watch calories exercise a little more it will eventually come off. Happens to me easily then struggle to get it off every time

    Amber Tx
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,264 Member
    stats for the day:


    bike ride hm 2 gym 8.01min, 134mhr, 11.8amph, 1.57mi= 63c
    apple watch- 62c
    MANUAL TREADMILL, walk, some slow jog- 40.14min, 102ahr, 2mi= 121c
    apple watch- 251c
    bike ride gym 2 dome, foggy- 5.39min, 125mhr, 15.7amph, 1.47mi= 32c
    apple watch- 44c
    bike ride puy 2 sumn station- 17.37min, 130mhr, 10.3amph, 3.02mi= 116c
    apple watch- 105c
    Jog sta 2 wrk- 5.46min, 10.40min mi, 143mhr, .54mi= 60c
    apple watch- 62c
    Jog wrk 2 sta, slow- 5.54min, 13.09min mi, 44mi= 62c
    4apple watch- 68c
    bike ride dome 2 hm hard rain and windy- 27.29min, 5.7amph, 141mhr, 2.59mi= 223c
    apple watch- 156c

    total cal 677
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,200 Member
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  • kymarai
    kymarai Posts: 3,702 Member
    Good Friday!
    Lots of veggies today! Was necessary after so few yesterday. Good thing my scale said 1/2 lb loss this morning. I think I am done training which is a plus (at least remote training). Since my field is mainly males, the food choices at most suck when on a restricted eating plan. I made good choices but have not had yogurt in 2 days cause have been full. Love the spinach add!!!! I add spinach to my husband's salads sometimes, he will eat raw in small amounts. He doesn't like it cooked at all. I asked him today if he wanted to try yellow squash or zucchini. His reply, I am allergic! Really? I asked. What makes you think that? He said it makes him make funny faces and stick his tongue out :D I did get him to try some butternut squash. He is right-he makes funny faces and his tongue sticks out! LMAO! I guess I will be happy that he now eats broccoli and beets in addition to green beans, corn and carrots.

    Bloodwork results-ours are posted on our medical portals. I didn't appreciate it as much as I do now after talking with you ladies.

    My paperwork for the hemotologist appointment came in today. The large envelope said Kettering Cancer center on it. I am surprised my MIL hasn't asked what is going on. She collects the mail for us. I am hoping she didn't have her glasses on and that I was forewarned. Appointment is March 27th to figure out lowering WBC.

    Welcome to the new ladies. Fyi- I just decline invitations from guys. I have a few I have been friends with since I have been on MFP, but unless they give a good reason, they are an automatic dismiss. I agree this isn't Tinder.

    Allie- I am proud of you! I know that sometimes my working with family is hard, your situation is much worse! I am sure you will find something more fitting to you!

    Flea- Fork!!!!! LOL!!!

    I am sure there is more, but it is time for bed.

    <3
    Kylia
  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,528 Member
    Debbie – when I go to the gym, I always use those disinfectant wipes even on the weights. I try to remember to wipe the equipment (treadmill, elliptical, etc) BEFORE I use it mainly because you can’t be 100% sure the person before you wiped down the equipment. Most people do, that’s true. But it only takes one person who doesn’t

    Tere RVA – if Vince ever knew what was in his food, he’d never eat again!!! So I hear ya, don’t tell them and they’ll never know that they’re eating something good for them. If Vince ever knew how many times he ate tofu…. If he can see it, he won’t eat it. But the silken tofu…he can’t see it. And applesauce instead of oil. Or prunes in chocolate for sweetness. Oh, I know a lot of tricks …lol

    Maggie – lately I’ve gotten a lot of friend requests from guys. I just delete them (don’t accept). As a matter of fact, I got one this morning.

    Heather – asparagus for me has to be fresh. Most other veges I’ll eat the frozen ones. But for some reason not asparagus. Maybe I should at least try it frozen again. Then I can eat it lots more. The biggest problem I find with asparagus is how it makes your pee smell

    Went to the pot luck. There were quite a few dishes that had meat in them which I tried to avoid (since it’s Friday during Lent). I had mostly fruit. One lady made some clam chowder which was really good. But I did probably overdo it on the desserts. Well, I’m keeping with my “sacrifice” of not having anything to eat after dinner so we shall see how it goes. Played canasta after the pot luck and had a fun time. Will go to this one lady’s condo Sun. to play Mexican Train.

    Tomorrow we're leaving around 9 to go to this place in West Melbourne to see about ceramic bisque

    Michele who will be back in NC in a week … boo
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,710 Member
    edited February 2020
    Michele - I use frozen peas in recipes like pasta, or curry, and broad beans occasionally, because they freeze well and don't lose their texture. I also use frozen leaf spinach in the Feta Pie and in curries, but I don't like it as a main vegetable as it isn't as tasty as fresh. We can buy fresh veg 100 yards away so everything else is fresh. Some veggies do keep well in the fridge. I have a huge cauliflower in there at the moment, along with the asparagus. Tonight we are having roast Mediterranean veggies (zucchini, egg plant, red capsicum, tomatoes) with feta. Brown rice. I might roast the asparagus at the same time, just putting them in at the end with the feta. It was DH's suggestion and he is picking up the veg when he goes out in the rain and wind for the newspaper. :#:s

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
  • wizzywig
    wizzywig Posts: 1,246 Member
    Still catching up, I'd better hurry, last day of February today.

    Have a good weekend everyone.

    Viv UK <3<3
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,610 Member
    Saturday 29 Feb ...

    Distance: 11.06km
    Elevation: 71m 
    Moving Time: 42:26
    Elapsed Time:    42:57 
    Speed: Avg:    15.6km/h | Max:    28.8km/h

    Plus some walking.

    My husband had one of his big medical appointments today. A bit stressful but I think it went all right.

    Then we did a little shopping in town.

    And then we went for the short bicycle ride.


    Machka in Oz
  • kymarai
    kymarai Posts: 3,702 Member
    Michelle- I prefer my asparagus fresh too. I I agree about pee smell! It happens like right away for me! I prefer my broccoli fresh too. I am prefer more flower, less stalk. Frozen seems to have lots stalk.

    Helping adult children......I have helped financially but have been paid back. One daughter is fast to pay, the other......well....at one point she wanted a nose piercing. I told her I didn't care that she was a married mother of two, as long as she owed me money, she was still a child and the answer was NO. About 2 years later, she paid me in full. I said thank you and the answer is still no. She said, no worries, she has outgrown that phase-lol! I , like Tracey watched our oldest granddaughter after work as her mom(my youngest) worked nights. Donovan was out to sea, they were young, GD was only one, so daughter and her moved to be closer to us. We would pick Nevaeh up from the sitter when we got off work, feed, play, bath, bed. In the morning we took her home to mommy. We had her 5-7 nights a week. She went everywhere with us. When Donovan got stationed in FL for a land duty, they moved. To this day, my heart still aches about the day they left. We would meet my daughter 1/2 way every few months, to exchange Nevaeh. We would keep her for about 6 weeks, then send her home for about 6 weeks. She went to work with us every day. Then school began.......... :'( Nevaeh was the only grand that we were able to do that with. Her brother was a momma boy and was 3 before he stayed a week with us with no mommy. My oldest daughter didn't let us keep kids overnight until they went to Punta Cana for a week. I did figure out that I am thankful in some ways that I had my kids young, but in some ways wished I had waited longer. I had much more energy at 20, but not as much patience. Amber probably understands this. Hugs to all still helping our kids. There is a fine line between helping and enabling.

    The sun is suppose to shine this weekend and temperatures to warm up starting Sunday. Then rain for 4 days. Going to enjoy this weekend. I might even get outside and walk the driveway. Yes, I am a fair weather walker ;)

    SIL showed up to work again yesterday. I wiped down and disinfected everything she may have touched on Thursday. I was going behind her for the hour she was there yesterday disinfecting and wiping down anything she touched! I too take elderberry syrup.

    <3
    Kylia in Ohio where 5 more work hours for this week.
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,610 Member
    KetoneKaren wrote: »
    Machka I meant to ask you why you stay away from turmeric? Is it because of turmeric's potential effect on blood clotting or something else?

    Turmeric was supposed to ease joint pain, but it seemed to make it worse ... especially in my hips and lower back. It had me wondering if I had kidney stones again. It also made my stomach upset. But worst of all, after going a long time without a period, after just a few weeks of turmeric, I had one again. Might have been coincidence, but it does act like oestrogen so it could have messed with my hormones a bit.


    SuziQ113 wrote: »
    It suggested women should wipe down their purses weekly with a baby wipe (inside and out and all of the things we keep in them). We should also wipe our lipsticks weekly with a clean paper towel (the container and the actual lipstick). An additional thing I have had in practice for years is carrying a pen and never using the one provided in any public place (oh, think of the germs).
    SuziQ - SFL

    I'd have to find my purse and lipstick first! :lol:

    I can't actually remember the last time I used lipstick, but I probably have some old ones somewhere. I do use a lip moisturiser, but I go through them pretty quickly.

    And as for purses, I have one I use when we go to the symphony about 6 times a year ... and I recently bought one for the first time in years which I leave at work. It's a small one and pretty much empty. I pop my phone and building pass in when I go out at lunchtime sometimes, and then those two things come out and it goes back into the drawer. I suppose I should wipe it down.

    I do, however, clean my phone about once a week ... which reminded me to do that again.


    M in Oz

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