WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MARCH 2022

KetoneKaren

Thank you for the March thread, Barbie!

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PiP: I am glad you have a reprieve from the pain for now, and so very glad you have an appointment tomorrow to get on with your work up.

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On Weighing Food:

I have posted this info before, but with the discussion about weighing foods, I will post it again for those who may be interested.

A number of years ago I decided to meticulously weigh all of my food intake, and I was surprised at how much I had underestimated the calories.

The items where I made the most significant errors were the calorie dense items like oil, almond butter, butter, cream, nuts, and salad dressing. I can also see where it would be easy to be off by quite a bit with something like chips.

Concerning packaged foods that have one or two servings, like a frozen dinner or a can of soup, I was surprised to learn that the manufacturer is required to put at least the amount of food into the package that is listed on the label. Thus, it is not unusual for there to be more food in the package than the label says there is. So if a frozen dinner label says one helping is 250 calories, and there is one helping in the package, you would think you were getting 250 calories, but in fact, you will be getting at least 250 calories!

I also discovered that one of my former favorite quick low calorie vegetable/noodle frozen meals looks as if it should be one serving, but is actually two servings! No wonder I thought it was low calorie!

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Karen in Virginia

pipcd34

LisaInArkansas

Evie, thank you. My colloquialisms are meant to be at least mildly humorous but can fall flat. At my cardiologist appointment a week ago, the nurse asked me how I was doing, and my answer was, "If I was any better, I'd have to sit on my hands to keep from waving at people." Her baffled look told me it was the wrong audience, so I sighed and said, "I'm fine, how are you?"

Pip, glad the pain has subsided for the time being. Living with that kind of pain is, well, a pain. Hope all goes well.

Karen, thanks for that reminder--my sensitivity to sugar means I check every label, and my budget means I check every price point on the items I'm purchasing. So, I do comparisons as best I can, and go from there. In terms of food, anything with more than 15 grams of sugar makes me ill, so I'm very careful to check how much sugar and how much added sugar. Many foods have natural sugar in them, such as milk.

My word for the year is "recover" and I do feel like I am making progress on that front. It is, however, painfully slow, and I am not a patient person.

My goals for February were - be lighter, be healthier, stick to the budget. The second and third were realized. I'm three pounds heavier, but we just paid another 25% of the remainder of the mortgage this weekend. We're still tracking to pay off by the end of the year, fingers crossed.

So, my goals for March are the same - be lighter, be healthier, stick to the budget.

As Rori says, "We can do this!"

Later y'all,
Love,
Lisa

1948CWB

bananasandoranges

Thanks for starting us off barbie. Readibd quickly on cell phone. Hello to all.

bananasandoranges

Thanks BARBARA for the count. 30!

thanks for all thé shout outs for all those who can relate to the real challenge of execution of CICO.. ( not the concept which is easy!!)....

HEATHER I'm admirative of all your WO.!

I used to be excellent in that department
!!! Was for decades...all my life really roll about 4 years ago. ..

I have l
Considerably less available time and energy than I have had in the past..and WAY less energy...even part of it probably from overuse in some ways...( knees and feet...we don't all have the same constitution!!!)

So added to that are...enjoyment of food ...boredom...stress eating....

I might rejoin the local gym. I have a stationary bike okay but fir ALL the time not ergonomic enough to keep enjoying. I liked the elliptical at gym even if boring...

I'm playing w skipping analysis here and there....

Now allowed by the health advice gods.

minicooper452

THANKS for the FRESH START, Barbie!!!

HAPPY MARCH ALL!

pipcd34

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Anniesquats100

Thanks Barbie!

I'm going out to lunch with a friend to talk about whether I need to plan on going back to work. The numbers actually look better than I thought. The retirement income numbers, that is. The calorie numbers for today will be high. Sigh. But it will be good to have some social time.

Annie in Delaware

barbiecat

LisaInArkansas wrote: »

My colloquialisms are meant to be at least mildly humorous but can fall flat. At my cardiologist appointment a week ago, the nurse asked me how I was doing, and my answer was, "If I was any better, I'd have to sit on my hands to keep from waving at people." Her baffled look told me it was the wrong audience, so I sighed and said, "I'm fine, how are you?"

Lisa, Jake and I have two favorite answers to "How are you?"
If things were any better I couldn't stand it.
If things were any better I'd have to be twins.

I love your answer.

teklawa1

Happy Birthday Barbara... hope this is a wonderful year.
Thanks Barbie for the brand new month... Love new beginnings.
Betsy in NW WA

Katla49

DH is set to have a telephone appointment with his doctor this morning. I plan to eavesdrop.

Outside our window we see the river is higher but not worrisome. We enjoy seeing the birds floating or wading in the river looking for food. Outside our downstairs windows we see the hummingbirds visiting our feeders. So far this is a good morning.

Katla in NW Oregon

cityjaneLondon

At the kids house. Edie and my son are being tested for gluten intolerance. Results due tomorrow. Bea is better without cows milk and fine with goats.

Funny story. My son bought some masonry paint for the garden wall. On getting out of the car he dropped the huge can and it spilled all over the sidewalk. He mopped most of it up , getting it on his coat, and then decided to pressure-wash the rest. As he was doing it the pressure-washer caught fire.
Candidate for Worst Day Ever.

Hope we can get a lift home. Very damp.

Love Heather UK xxxxxx

kevrit

Well, my detective work payed off to a point. I found the hospital he was in 30 minutes after he was discharged. Which brought on a whole new set of worries. After finally hearing from him, he is no better. It is what it is.

Happy March everyone! Going to be a busy month for me gastro today, fourth CoVid shot Thursday (also my b-day), gastro for DH next Monday, then our 25th anniversary the 12 th, then DH doc the following week with me the dentist, then last week is DMD bday. Also Lent starts Wednesday. Not sure if there is anything else planned this month. We’ll see when DH colonoscopy is scheduled.

Never a dull moment.

RvRita still trying to survive in NM

dlfk202000

auntiebk wrote: »

Accountability:

Chose well: Joe, readings, BP, CI<CO, active 3:03
Bonus: 20 mins grooming Tumble, phone chat with P, coffee/chat with D
Workin’ on it: 142.4, H20x5.
Friendly February 2022
28: Give positive comments to as many people as possible today.
Mindful March
1: Set an intention to live with awareness and kindness.

Thank you Barbie! You are our model!

Morning routine interrupted spending quality time chatting with SIL. Then 2 hrs coffee/chatting with D. Got dogs down to powerline in between rain showers, but steps way low for the day. Sleepy so skimmin’ and will give Feb summary tomorrow.

Welcome @lkh314 Leah from IL!
Debbie that is one birthday twin I’d just as soon do without ;}
((hugs)) to all.

Lighter, lovelies!
Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
2022: Be still and listen.

my mother in law's birthday is today, mine is next Tuesday. I do have a friend from elementary school that does share the same birthday and middle name. Another friend in that class is a day older than Sandy and I, another is 4 days older. Pretty crazy when there were only 14 of us in the whole 5th grade at that school(very small country school)- still in touch with both girls, lost touch with the boy.
I wouldn't mind sharing my birthday with my former mother in law. Hers is the 30th.
My son's is the 26th.

Machka- sorry you are going through all that- hot flashes for me hit about 45, lasted through the winter and were done-all was pretty quick, really. Having them in the winter wasn't too bad. Wore layers so I could easily add or take off when needed.

Rita- I am glad you found your son and hope things get better for him and calmer for you.
Hope your dr appt goes well. My birthday is next Tuesday and I start my day off in the dentist chair for a couple fillings and a crown replacement(small filling under the crown so have to remove and replace it)

Heather- I can not imagine how frustrated your son was when all that was over. That is crazy

Debbie

dlfk202000

KetoneKaren wrote: »

Thank you for the March thread, Barbie!

____

PiP: I am glad you have a reprieve from the pain for now, and so very glad you have an appointment tomorrow to get on with your work up.

____

On Weighing Food:

I have posted this info before, but with the discussion about weighing foods, I will post it again for those who may be interested.

A number of years ago I decided to meticulously weigh all of my food intake, and I was surprised at how much I had underestimated the calories.

The items where I made the most significant errors were the calorie dense items like oil, almond butter, butter, cream, nuts, and salad dressing. I can also see where it would be easy to be off by quite a bit with something like chips.

Concerning packaged foods that have one or two servings, like a frozen dinner or a can of soup, I was surprised to learn that the manufacturer is required to put at least the amount of food into the package that is listed on the label. Thus, it is not unusual for there to be more food in the package than the label says there is. So if a frozen dinner label says one helping is 250 calories, and there is one helping in the package, you would think you were getting 250 calories, but in fact, you will be getting at least 250 calories!

I also discovered that one of my former favorite quick low calorie vegetable/noodle frozen meals looks as if it should be one serving, but is actually two servings! No wonder I thought it was low calorie!

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Karen in Virginia

thanks for that info- I would have never thought they would actually put more food in a package than was listed(my guess would be less, saving them money)

I was surprised at the servings on one of the premade salad bowls- It is in a small bowl and comes with one tiny fork BUT some say there are two servings. I double check all of that now.

This calorie counting/tracking is relatively new to me. Until I was about 45, I was either within normal range or lower , weight wise. When I got married the first time I was 4'10" and 95 lbs. I did grow a few inches taller to a whole 5' but weight has gone WAY up from there and now at 5' I am at 151. Goal is 124. I got within 5 lbs of it six years ago when I was EXTREMELY motivated(seeing former hubby for the first time in 20 yrs). Need to find my motivation again.

Whidislander

Happy March everybody!

Last night was rough, just thinking of my youngest and bawling in my pillow, (as quiet as possible). I finally unloaded the emotional wave on husband at about 10:30 pm. Cried hard, and then nose stopped working, processing feelings is tiring. Today I feel like I've been run over by a truck. Didn't go to gym, on second cup of coffee. My reason for the outburst last night was because husband received another collection letter from youngest son's phone company, so he wrote a letter to the Command Master Chief, so hopefully son can get a handle of his finances. Thinking the worst, like son being so hurt, embarrassed, that he never speaks to us again. But really, part of being a responsible sailor is to keep your finances in good order, so we are trying hard to not make his financial issues detrimental to his naval career. Hopefully it sparks nothing but good, positive things and helps in the long run.

Thank you Barbie, for starting March off on the right foot. I feel so fortunate to be a part of this group. We need teeshirts or something. Then our pics will be us in them, smiling like a shmansy trendy proper group. Or HATS! 😋😁

Today is fish fillets, nestled in street taco sized flour tortillas, and homemade coleslaw on top of them. Yummy!
Rebecca
Whidbey
Wa

Katla49

Barbara — I envy your walks with your dogs. We miss our old dog, Schooner, like crazy. Waiting for a dog to be born is a challenge. We found a local breeder. There are no puppies available now, but a litter is due the end of March. We’ve been told the puppies may be available in early June. Waiting is hard. 🤞🏻🤞🏻

LisaInArkansas

Barbara - happy birthday!

Heather - much sympathy for your son, bless his heart.

Rebecca - my husband told me, when John was 15 and Kelsey was 17, that kids allow you to parent them until they don't anymore. Your youngest reminds me of that every time you speak of him. I'm so sorry this is so hard. I hope you continue to find the strength you need to help you know that none of this is in how you raised him.

Later, y'all,
Love, Lisa

Vickil57

Popcorn in the NE--By chance are you from North Loup, NE?

Pip--Sorry to hear about the run around at the ER. Pray this new doctor can get the answers and treatment you need.

Margaret--What you said about using a filter and finding what works for each of us, is just what I needed to hear. Patience and letting go is skills I too need to practice.

Beth--Sending hugs and prayers. Grief has it's own agenda and all we can do is one day, one step at a time.

Rita--I also pray you hear something soon. Our kids have no idea what they put us though and being an adult does not lessen the worry. Glad you found your son, sorry he is not doing better.

Kylia--Good to see you post, been wondering about you. Remember baby steps and it will get better.

Barbara-Very Happy Birthday!!

Barbie--Thanks for getting us started on the new month. Going to be a great month.

Yesterday went to doctor and I have to go back Friday for bone density test and pneumonia shot. They couldn't do them yesterday while I was there as I will not be 65 until tomorrow. He did put me on potassium as mine is to low and been going down last several times I have had blood work done. Also said I am in stage 2 kidney disease and when I asked about that he said, just keep your AC1 under 7 and your blood pressure down. My AC1 was 5.7, but I am sure my blood pressure is up.

Today is DH's birthday and mine is tomorrow. DH plans for us to go out of town for the weekend just to get away and relax. Got us a hotel with a pool so looking forward to that. He also got me an apple watch 7. Been interesting trying to figure it out. Saturday when he gave it to me, we went to DS's that evening and I asked my 14 year old granddaughter for help. She says first thing is the bank is on upside down and backwards. So she fixed that and now learning slowly the rest of it. I do like that it buzzes me every hour to stand up and move around for a minute. Still trying to decide if I like it.

Blessings, Vicki GRAND ISLAND, NE where it is 73 degrees today and tomorrow and then back in the 30's crazy weather for sure.